Anatomy Facility, School of Life Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
School of Simulation and Visualisation, The Glasgow School of Art, The Hub, Pacific Quay, Glasgow, UK.
Adv Exp Med Biol. 2019;1205:93-104. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-31904-5_7.
Learning and processing complex 3D structures can be challenging for students, particularly if relying on 2D images or if there is limited access to the study material. This applies to many fields including anatomy, where students report difficulty visualising complex structures such as the nervous system. We aimed to address this by creating a realistic model of part of the nervous system-the sympathetic nervous system which is known for the 'fight or flight' response. Photogrammetry was chosen to create a 3D digital model of a dissection of the sympathetic nervous system. The 3D model was then incorporated into an interactive learning aid that allowed users to manipulate the model and provided relevant text information and labels. Evaluation of the learning aid by students (n = 7) was positive with 71.4% strongly agreeing that using this application improved their understanding of the anatomy. The majority of students (85.7%) also agreed or strongly agreed that this application provided them with a view of the sympathetic nervous system that they had not seen before. Photogrammetry is a relatively simple and inexpensive method to create realistic 3D digital models that can promote self-directed learning and a greater understanding of complex structures.
学习和处理复杂的 3D 结构对学生来说可能具有挑战性，特别是如果依赖 2D 图像，或者如果获取学习材料的途径有限。这适用于许多领域，包括解剖学，学生报告说很难想象复杂的结构，如神经系统。我们旨在通过创建一个部分神经系统的现实模型来解决这个问题——交感神经系统，它以“战斗或逃跑”反应而闻名。摄影测量学被用于创建交感神经系统解剖的 3D 数字模型。然后，将 3D 模型纳入交互式学习辅助工具中，允许用户操作模型并提供相关的文本信息和标签。学生（n=7）对学习辅助工具的评估是积极的，71.4%的学生强烈同意使用该应用程序提高了他们对解剖学的理解。大多数学生（85.7%）也同意或强烈同意，该应用程序提供了他们以前从未见过的交感神经系统的视图。摄影测量学是一种相对简单和经济实惠的方法，可以创建逼真的 3D 数字模型，促进自主学习和对复杂结构的更好理解。
