Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Virtual Anatomy

Virtual anatomy is the use of 3D technology to allow people to virtually explore the human body like never before. It allows people to interact with anatomical structures and explore the body without having to dissect or reference a physical object. It is a valuable teaching tool for medical students as it allows th…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🔖 ISSN 2577-2279 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Virtual anatomy is the use of 3D technology to allow people to virtually explore the human body like never before. It allows people to interact with anatomical structures and explore the body without having to dissect or reference a physical object. It is a valuable teaching tool for medical students as it allows them to gain a better understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as allowing medical practitioners to practice procedures and surgeries in a virtual environment. Virtual anatomy also can be used in the field of healthcare, aiding in diagnoses and patient consultation. It can also be used in research, allowing scientists to explore complex anatomical features. Overall, virtual anatomy enables a deeper level of exploration and understanding of the human body that can be used in both research and education.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Human Anatomy (ISSN 2577-2279).

Journal editorial board
Randy Kulesza · United States Bing Guoying · United States Shuji Kitahara · Japan

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