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This page contains 'Selection models' and source files of the open3Dmodel project.
Sub models and Selection models
Sub models are 3D models that contain only a limited number of structures, intended to view or demonstrate a specific anatomical topic, e.g. the spatial interrelation of structures a, b and c. They are meant to allow easy viewing or demonstrating of a specific (anatomical) topic.
A Selection model is an Open3Dmodel that is intended to be used by anatomy teachers to create new sub models with a specific selection of structures.
Why would we want sub models?
The complete 3D model contains very many structures. To view or demonstrate a specific topic, one would need to hide many other structures that obscure the relevant structures, which would be time-consuming and cumbersome. To quickly view or demonstrate a specific topic, a selection of those structures relevant to that topic, is desired. Therefore, models with pre-selections are made, which we named ‘sub models’. For different topics, different sub models can be created.
What are selection models used for?
Sub models have an explicit didactic goal. Therefore, it depends on the teacher who determines the goals for a lesson or course, which sub models, containing which specific structures, are required. To allow teachers to easily create a specific selection of structures, there are so-called ‘selection models’. They usually concern an anatomical region or anatomical system and contain all structures in that region or system. By hiding or unhiding structures, a desired selection of structures can be reached. This selection can be exported. Teachers/anatomists at institutions that collaborate in the Open3Dmodel project can submit the exported listing, and request creation of the sub model with the selected structures.
Please find the available selection models below. A manual is available that describes how to use the selection models.
Selection models
Skeleton
This selection model allows the selection of any combination of bones and cartilages for creation of a new sub model.
Upper limb
This selection model allows the selection of any combination of structures in the upper limb for creation of a new sub model.
Upper limb
This selection model allows the selection of any combination of structures in the hand for creation of a new sub model.
Lower limb
This selection model allows the selection of any combination of structures in the lower limb for creation of a new sub model.
Source files
Below are the source files of the Open3DModel. You can download these to create and host your own derivative models.
While creation and publishing of one's own derivative models and educational material is possible, we cordially invite departments of anatomy or individual anatomists to participate and contribute to the further development of the model and its educational derivatives by joining the current group to bundle forces. To contact us, please see the open3Dmodel-contact page.
Disclaimer
The models are created for and aimed at use in the education of medical and paramedical students.
The models and viewer are provided “as is” and “as available.” Your usage of the models and of the viewer source code is at your own risk. Despite our best efforts to perfect anatomical accuracy, we cannot guarantee anatomical correctness.
By downloading a model or the viewer source code you indicate that you understand and agree that we make no representations or warranties with respect to the quality and anatomical accuracy of the models or the quality of the viewer.
We disclaim all warranties, express, implied or statutory as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the models or of the viewer, or as to the fitness of them for any purpose.
The models are intended solely for informational and educational purposes, and are not meant to provide medical advice, nor meant to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and personal medical advice.
The models were not developed for 3D printing and probably would need further refinements to allow that.
Viewer
The viewer software is available on GitHub under a GPL3 license. You can download the viewer code and one or more .glb files of models to host the models on your own website.
A manual is available at the GitHub site.
You should follow the requirements of the GPL3 license if you distribute modified or unmodified versions of the viewer software.
You should follow the requirements of the Creative Commons license if you distribute the models, for instance by hosting them on your web site.
3D model source files
Below are the available source files.
For bilaterally identical structures the source files usually only contain right-sided items, to save on file-size. This also holds for the .glb web files. In the viewer, one-sided structures are mirrored to display both sides to the user. Refer to the viewer manual to understand how mirroring is triggered.
General
| Model | Model in viewer |  Zip containing: .blend 3D model file. Textures and/or normal maps in sub folder. |
 Zip containing: .obj 3D model file. No colours/textures/normal maps. |
 Zip containing .glb web model. Textures and/or normal maps included. |
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| Skeleton | |
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Head
| Model | Model in viewer | Zip containing: .blend 3D model file. Textures and/or normal maps in sub folder. |
Zip containing: .obj 3D model file. No colours/textures/normal maps. |
Zip containing .glb web model. Textures and/or normal maps included. |
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| Skull |  |
The skull .blend model is included in the skeleton .blend file. | The skull .obj model is included in the skeleton .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the the skeleton .blend file. | |
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| Exploded view skull |  |
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Neck
Back
Thorax
Abdomen
Pelvis and perineum
Upper limb
| Model | Model in viewer | Zip containing: .blend 3D model file. Textures and/or normal maps in sub folder. |
Zip containing: .obj 3D model file. No colours/textures/normal maps. |
Zip containing .glb web model. Textures and/or normal maps included. |
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| Upper limb (complete = selectionmodel) |
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| Hand (complete = selectionmodel) |
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| Upper limb - bones and cartilages |  |
The .blend model is included in the skeleton .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the skeleton .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the the skeleton .blend file. | |
| Hand and wrist - bones and cartilages |  |
The .blend model is included in the skeleton .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the skeleton .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the the skeleton .blend file. | |
| Shoulder and pectoral girdle - joints |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Hand and wrist - joints |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Axio-appendicular muscles |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Scapulohumeral muscles |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Rotator cuff muscles |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Arm muscles |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Forearm anterior compartment muscles |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Brachial plexus |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Axillary nerve |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Radial nerve |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Ulnar nerve |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Median nerve |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. | |
| Musculocutaneous nerve |  |
The .blend model is included in the upper limb .blend file. | The .obj model is included in the upper limb .obj file. | The .glb model can be derived from the upper limb .blend file. |
Lower limb
| Model | Model in viewer | Zip containing: .blend 3D model file. Textures and/or normal maps in sub folder. |
Zip containing: .obj 3D model file. No colours/textures/normal maps. |
Zip containing .glb web model. Textures and/or normal maps included. |
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Rendered shots
| Upper limb - bones - rendered shots |  |
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| Upper limb - bones, ligaments, capsules - rendered shots |  |
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| Upper limb - bones, ligaments, capsules, muscles -rendered shots |  |
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Textures
| texture-Muscle long tendons |  |
Download |  Based on 'Thoracic walls' by Claudia Krebs et al, Univ. of British Columbia,licensed Creative Commons Attribute NonCommercial ShareAlike Int 4.0 |
| texture-Muscle tiles plain |  |
Download | Based on 'Thoracic walls' by Claudia Krebs et al, Univ. of British Columbia,licensed Creative Commons Attribute NonCommercial ShareAlike Int 4.0 |
| texture-Muscle tiles |  |
Download | Based on 'Thoracic walls' by Claudia Krebs et al, Univ. of British Columbia,licensed Creative Commons Attribute NonCommercial ShareAlike Int 4.0 |
| texture-Trapezius muscle |  |
Download | Based on 'Thoracic walls' by Claudia Krebs et al, Univ. of British Columbia,licensed Creative Commons Attribute NonCommercial ShareAlike Int 4.0 |
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