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Submitted: 2012-06-27
Published online: 2011-03-03
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Application of rapid prototyping techniques for modelling of anatomical structures in medical training and education

K. Torres, G. Staśkiewicz, M. Śnieżyński, A. Drop, R. Maciejewski
Folia Morphol 2011;70(1):1-4.

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Vol 70, No 1 (2011)
REVIEW ARTICLES
Submitted: 2012-06-27
Published online: 2011-03-03

Abstract

Rapid prototyping has become an innovative method of fast and cost-effective production of three-dimensional models for manufacturing. Wide access to advanced medical imaging methods allows application of this technique for medical training purposes. This paper presents the feasibility of rapid prototyping technologies: stereolithography, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modelling, and three-dimensional printing for medical education. Rapid prototyping techniques are a promising method for improvement of anatomical education in medical students but also a valuable source of training tools for medical specialists. (Folia Morphol 2011; 70, 1: 1-4)

Abstract

Rapid prototyping has become an innovative method of fast and cost-effective production of three-dimensional models for manufacturing. Wide access to advanced medical imaging methods allows application of this technique for medical training purposes. This paper presents the feasibility of rapid prototyping technologies: stereolithography, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modelling, and three-dimensional printing for medical education. Rapid prototyping techniques are a promising method for improvement of anatomical education in medical students but also a valuable source of training tools for medical specialists. (Folia Morphol 2011; 70, 1: 1-4)
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Keywords

rapid prototyping; three-dimensional modelling; medical education

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Title

Application of rapid prototyping techniques for modelling of anatomical structures in medical training and education

Journal

Folia Morphologica

Issue

Vol 70, No 1 (2011)

Article type

Review article

Pages

1-4

Published online

2011-03-03

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Folia Morphol 2011;70(1):1-4.

Keywords

rapid prototyping
three-dimensional modelling
medical education

Authors

K. Torres
G. Staśkiewicz
M. Śnieżyński
A. Drop
R. Maciejewski

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