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Virtual 3D Brain Slices: Improving Learning of Cross‐sectional Neuroanatomy by Expanding Access to Human Brain Cross‐sections Through Photogrammetric 3D Scanning

Learning neuroanatomy, and in particular cross‐sectional neuroanatomy, is a challenging undertaking. Students are required to develop a spatial understanding of complex structures after minimal time in lab studying intact specimens and cross‐sectional slices of the human brain. Most studying is completed outside the lab using two‐dimensional atlas images of specimens that are hard to match with the lab specimens. The aim of this project is to create virtual three‐dimensional (3D) models of sliced cadaveric brain specimens to support learning both inside and outside of lab and to improve retention of cross‐sectional neuroanatomy. Virtual 3D models have been shown to be effective in teaching other anatomical structures. Our hypothesis is that increased access to virtual 3D models will improve performance on quiz questions using actual brain slices.