3D Environments in Anatomy

3D environments with free spatial navigation/rotation are not only the basis for computer games but also for appropriate and clear presentation of medical topics in their spatial anatomical context.

Cardiac ultrasound: Section plane of the apical long axis

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Transparent 3D model of a heart with inlying ultrasound plane. Turn the model using the mouse with the left mouse button pressed.

To view this asset a plugin is required that can be downloaded here free of charge:   Shockwave-Player (Macromedia).