Virtual Reality: A New Approach for Learning Anatomy

Abstract

Virtual systems have revolutionized the way anatomy is taught in medical and health science schools. These innovative tools provide students with a more interactive and engaging learning experience, allowing them to explore the human body in ways that were previously impossible. By using virtual systems, students can visualize complex anatomical structures and understand their functions more easily. In this research a virtual reality web application using blender as a primary tool was designed. This study suggests that incorporating virtual reality technology into medical education can be an effective way to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. By providing students with a more immersive and interactive learning experience, they are better equipped to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. This research work has provided students with a virtual reality dissection web application that gives access to life-size digital cadavers of both male and female corpses that can be rotated, magnified, labeled, and dissected. Students can dissect, reconstruct, magnify, and transect regions and structures to understand anatomical shape and connections. They can also isolate structures in three dimensions.