Three-dimensional visualization of the structures correlating with the posterior cervical approach

FU  Dong, JIN An-Min, LUO  Yi, ZHANG  Yu

Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2010, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (3) : 248.

Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2010, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (3) : 248.

Three-dimensional visualization of the structures correlating with the posterior cervical approach

  • FU Dong,JIN An-min,LUO Yi,et al.
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Objective To explore the method for establishing digital model and three-dimensional visualization of the correlated structures of posterior cervical approach.  Methods Basing on CT and MRI continuous 2-Dimensional pictures from the vertex to the inferior border of the T3 of one healthy volunteer,half-auto cut and reconstruction was taken on skeleton,muscles and nerves with the Mimics software. The tiny anatomic structures were reconstructed with the MedCAD module. Three-dimensional model of posterior cervical approach and its surrounding structures was successfully displayed.   Results    A three-dimensional digital model of the correlated structures of posterior cervical approach was established. The position relation of different structures was successfully presented, such as the skeleton; 17 groups of muscles covering the nape, formed 4 layers from the superficial to the deep; 4 kinds of ligaments; ramus posterior nervorum spinalium of C1-T2; and the superficial cervical muscles.  Conclusions On the basis of three-dimensional visualization model of the nape,the correlated important structures of posterior cervical approach can be displayed step by step, which is a favorable tool for anatomic teaching and operation training.

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 Posterior cervical approach!Cross section!Digit model

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FU  Dong, JIN An-Min, LUO  Yi, ZHANG  Yu. Three-dimensional visualization of the structures correlating with the posterior cervical approach[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2010, 28(3): 248

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