Digital anatomical study based on Chinese Visible Human data sets

Abstract

Chinese Visible Human (CVH) data sets have been widely used in anatomical teaching and scientific research. Based on true-color, thin-thickness, and high-resolution images which are much more superior than computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound, human organs have been segmented and three-dimensional (3D) reconstructed, and the organs have higher accuracy and more detailed information, which makes complex anatomical structures simplified, and makes abstract anatomical structure visualization. Through CVH and their 3D models, researchers got much more anatomical new finding and understanding about human anatomy, which can update anatomical reference books and atlas, and can provide more human morphological information for medical students, surgeons, and anatomists. Here, we will provide a brief summary of the CVH data sets and its applications in teaching and research in recent years.