J Korean Med Sci.  2018 Feb;33(8):e64. 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e64.

Three Software Tools for Viewing Sectional Planes, Volume Models, and Surface Models of a Cadaver Hand

• Chung BS
• Chung MS
• Shin BS
• Kwon K

• KMID: 2403319
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e64

Abstract

BACKGROUND
The hand anatomy, including the complicated hand muscles, can be grasped by using computer-assisted learning tools with high quality two-dimensional images and three-dimensional models. The purpose of this study was to present up-to-date software tools that promote learning of stereoscopic morphology of the hand.
METHODS
On the basis of horizontal sectioned images and outlined images of a male cadaver, vertical planes, volume models, and surface models were elaborated. Software to browse pairs of the sectioned and outlined images in orthogonal planes and software to peel and rotate the volume models, as well as a portable document format (PDF) file to select and rotate the surface models, were produced.
RESULTS
All of the software tools were downloadable free of charge and usable off-line. The three types of tools for viewing multiple aspects of the hand could be adequately employed according to individual needs.
CONCLUSION
These new tools involving the realistic images of a cadaver and the diverse functions are expected to improve comprehensive knowledge of the hand shape.

Keyword

Hand; Regional Anatomy; Visible Human Projects; Cadaver; Computer-Assisted Instruction

MeSH Terms

Anatomy, Regional
Cadaver*
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Hand Strength
Hand*
Humans
Learning
Male
Muscles
Visible Human Projects