Knowledge-based virtualization of human anatomy: development of an interactive atlas of the upper limbs

Introduction: Currently, two types of atlas provide anatomical studies: those with two-dimensional images, and those compiled by interactive pictures; mostly drawn virtually. In recent decades, the development of virtual anatomical atlases has been encouraged and prioritized by both the technological advances and the need to facilitate and complement medical education. The aim of this study was to develop an interactive virtual atlas of the upper limbs. Material and Methods: A systematic dissection of three upper limbs (shoulder, arm, forearm and hand) of legally preserved cadavers in Anatomy Laboratory of São José do Rio Preto Medical School, SP (FAMERP) has been carried out. Results: A website has been developed to facilitate the learning of superficial and deep structures of the limbs comprising ten pictures showing the steps and the various structures and display devices (naming demarcated structures and text with relevant information about these). In addition, the website includes a photo gallery with subtitled images of the dissected upper limbs. Conclusion: In conclusion, virtual study of Anatomy by means of interactive-image display of dissected parts can facilitate and enhance the learning of the upper limbs.(AU)

Atlas de citohistopatología del cervix: una alternativa en el proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje de la asignatura Citodiagnóstico / Cytohistopathology atlas of the cervix: an alternative in the teaching-learning process in the cytodiagnosis subject

La Informática ha tenido en los computadores, un representante primordial para la solución de múltiples problemas educacionales con la utilización del software educativo. La imagen, como parte esencial de éste, es clave en la actividad médica, en el estudio y el diagnóstico citológico de pacientes con múltiples afecciones. Para el tecnólogo de la salud con perfil Citohistopatología, resulta de vital importancia el aprendizaje de procesos citopatológicos cervicovaginales a través de imágenes, pues permite adquirir las habilidades necesarias y perfeccionarlas durante los estudios de pregrado y postgrado respectivamente. A partir de estas consideraciones y con el empleo de las Nuevas Tecnologías de la Informática y las Comunicaciones (NTIC), se elaboró un atlas de Citohistopatología cervicovaginal, utilizando la herramienta informática Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, sustentado en una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica relacionada con la informática educativa y recursos multimedia(AU)

The Informatics has had in the computers, a primary representative for the solution of multiple educational problems with the utilization of the educational software. The image as essential part of this is key in the medical activity, in the study and patient´s cytological diagnosis with multiple affections. For the technologist of health with profile Cytohistopathology, the learning of cervicovaginal processes though images is very important because it permits to acquire necessary abilities and to make them perfect during the studies of grade and post grade respectively. Starting from these considerations and with the job of New Technologies of Information Technology and the Communications (CINT) a Cervicovaginal Cytopathology´s Atlas using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX tool, sustained in an exhaustive bibliographic related revision with the educational information technology and multimedia resources(AU)