InsideDOG: The Head

This thesis treats the volume segmentation and three-dimensional
reconstruction of the CT and dissection image data sets of the
„Visible Animal Project“ by means of the VOXEL-MAN-System. In
consequence one has here succeeded in producing a volume data based
computer model consisting of 779 structures detailing the anatomy
of the head of a dog, pro-viding a previously, until now
unattainable photorealistic image representation and accuracy of
detail. 23 „intelligent animations” (intelligent movies) were
calculated and compiled on the basis of this model, available by
means of the visualisation program InsideDOG: The Head. The
intelligent movies provide the user with the means of seemingly
rotating and altering the model freely. Furthermore all segmented
structures may be readily identified and accessed by mouse action.
The tutorial program provides an ideal supplement to traditional
learning and teaching programs, limited as they are in their
dimensional representation. The possibilities of visualisation of
the three-dimensional animations are clarified and explained by
means of specifically selected animations. In addition to the
calculation and measuring of intelligent movies the model also
provides a means of compiling anatomical pictures and drawings for
textbooks, atlases and other multi-media tutorial systems. This
simulation of examination methods and surgical procedures provides
also the possibility of being employed in scientific and clinical
realms.