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Scaled Anatomical Model Creation of Biomedical Tomographic Imaging Data and Associated Labels for Subsequent Sub-surface Laser Engraving (SSLE) of Glass Crystals
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2017
A methodology is described herein for representing anatomical imaging data within crystals. We create scaled three-dimensional models of biomedical imaging data for use in Sub-Surface Laser Engraving (SSLE) of crystal glass. This tool offers a useful complement to computational display or three-dimensionally printed models used within clinical or educational settings.
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Vacuum-Sealed Hot Water Bath Immersion for the Preparation of Anatomical and Surgical Cadaveric Bone Models
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2022
The present protocol describes the maceration and cleaning of cadaveric bone with a vacuum-sealed, hot water bath immersion technique. This is a low-cost, safe, and effective method to produce anatomical specimens for surgical planning and medical education as an alternative to three-dimensional (3D) printed models.
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Manual Construction of a Tissue Microarray using the Tape Method and a Handheld Microarrayer
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2022
This protocol outlines the tape method on how to manually construct a tissue microarray using FFPE donor blocks of differing depths.
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Anatomical Terminology
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2023
Knowledge of anatomy is essential to understand human biology and medicine. Anatomists and health care professionals use standard terminology to describe the human body with more precision and no ambiguity. Anatomical terms have mostly Greek and Latin-derived roots. Because these languages are rarely used in conversation, the meaning of words remains the same. Each term is made up of a root in between the prefixes and suffixes. The root of a term often refers to an organ, tissue, or condition,...
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Anatomical Movements
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2023
Anatomical movements refer to the various actions or motions that can be performed by the body's joints and muscles. These movements are described using specific terms to provide a standardized way of discussing and understanding the range of motion at different joints. Here are some common anatomical movements: Flexion and extension motions are in the sagittal (anterior–posterior) plane of motion. These movements take place at the shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, wrist, metacarpophalangeal,...
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The workflow begins by converting anatomical imaging data into digital geometries that represent the relevant body structures. Those geometries can then guide additive manufacturing or other molding processes. This conversion preserves spatial relationships in a form that researchers can inspect directly, allowing them to examine anatomy, evaluate design concepts, and prepare physical references before biological or clinical testing.
Scale, material, and color are selected to emphasize features relevant to the intended task. Scale can make spatial relationships easier to inspect, while material choice influences how the model is handled and interpreted. Color can distinguish structures or highlight regions of interest. Together, these design choices determine which anatomical details are most visible and useful during analysis.
Handling adds information that may be difficult to obtain from viewing anatomy only on a screen. Tactile and visual inspection can help users assess spatial form, fit, and geometric relationships directly. In bioengineering, this physical evaluation supports early review of medical device or implant concepts, making it possible to identify design issues before testing in biological or clinical settings.
A typical process starts with anatomical imaging data, which are converted into digital geometries. The geometry is then fabricated using additive manufacturing or another molding approach. Finally, the model can be configured with an appropriate scale, material, and color to emphasize relevant structures. These choices align the physical model with its intended educational, communication, or design-evaluation purpose.
They are useful when teams need to examine anatomy, communicate spatial information, or evaluate a design before moving to biological or clinical testing. Bioengineers can use them during education, prototype development, and assessment of medical devices or implants. Their physical form supports discussion among people who may need a shared, tangible representation of the relevant anatomy.
Researchers can assess the fit and geometry of proposed devices or implants, as well as aspects of usability during hands-on evaluation. The models provide a physical setting for examining how a design relates to anatomical form without immediately testing it in a biological or clinical environment. This early assessment can inform prototype development and design communication.