Defended Dissertations

The use of three-dimensional (3D) scanning and printing for the production of biomodels that can be used in practical classes of veterinary anatomy disciplines in Brazil is an innovative tool. The students ease of access to this teaching material can be an important aspect of learning the anatomy of domestic animals. In this study, a scanner was used to capture three-dimensional images and a 3D printer that performs die-cast printing (FDM) was used to produce skeletal models of equines thoracic limb. The scapula, humerus, radius and ulna, carpal bones and phalanges were used to produce digital models and physical models for 3D impressions. The anatomical characteristics of the three-dimensional printed models were then compared with those of the original skeletal bones. The results of this study demonstrated that animal biomodels can be rapidly produced using 3D printing technology. In terms of precision between the biomodels and the original anatomical parts, there was no significant statistical difference. All the characteristics, except for the foramen nutritium, were successfully identified in the 3D printed copies.

The use of three-dimensional (3D) scanning and printing for the production of biomodels that can be used in practical classes of veterinary anatomy disciplines in Brazil is an innovative tool. The students ease of access to this teaching material can be an important aspect of learning the anatomy of domestic animals. In this study, a scanner was used to capture three-dimensional images and a 3D printer that performs die-cast printing (FDM) was used to produce skeletal models of equines thoracic limb. The scapula, humerus, radius and ulna, carpal bones and phalanges were used to produce digital models and physical models for 3D impressions. The anatomical characteristics of the three-dimensional printed models were then compared with those of the original skeletal bones. The results of this study demonstrated that animal biomodels can be rapidly produced using 3D printing technology. In terms of precision between the biomodels and the original anatomical parts, there was no significant statistical difference. All the characteristics, except for the foramen nutritium, were successfully identified in the 3D printed copies.