Creation of Cardiac Embryological Models for 3D Printing to Teach Anatomy and Embryology

Introduction

Medical students often struggle to visualize embryonic structures and understand morphological development. Studies report that students commonly consider Embryology to be a difficult subject and do not feel confident in the knowledge they have obtained. ^, Traditional embryology learning involves reading books and interpreting flat images, interfering with spatial perception and understanding of embryonic development.

Three-dimensional (3D) modeling technology commonly provides engineering, architecture, gaming, and film animation services. The development of 3D models consists of creating voxels and connecting vertices to form polygonal meshes. These meshes allow for perspective visualization and the designer’s ability to color, texture, and animate them, and they can be printed. The creation of 3D models can be very advantageous in Embryology, as studies show 3D technology as an aiding tool for teaching anatomy and planning complex surgeries. ^–

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