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Short Report. The study of early human embryos using interactive 3-dimensional computer reconstructions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 1997

JULIE SCARBOROUGH ,
JAMES F. AITON ,
JOHN C. McLACHLAN ,
STEVEN D. SMART  and
SUSAN C. WHITEN
JULIE SCARBOROUGH
Affiliation:
School of Biological and Medical Sciences, University of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
JAMES F. AITON
Affiliation:
School of Biological and Medical Sciences, University of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
JOHN C. McLACHLAN
Affiliation:
School of Biological and Medical Sciences, University of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
STEVEN D. SMART
Affiliation:
School of Biological and Medical Sciences, University of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
SUSAN C. WHITEN
Affiliation:
School of Biological and Medical Sciences, University of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
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Abstract

Tracings of serial histological sections from 4 human embryos at different Carnegie stages were used to create 3-dimensional (3D) computer models of the developing heart. The models were constructed using commercially available software developed for graphic design and the production of computer generated virtual reality environments. They are available as interactive objects which can be downloaded via the World Wide Web. This simple method of 3D reconstruction offers significant advantages for understanding important events in morphological sciences.

Keywords

Embryohuman heartcomputer reconstruction
Type
Brief Report
Information
The Journal of Anatomy , Volume 191 , Issue 1 , July 1997 , pp. 117 - 122
Copyright
© Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1997

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