This study uses synchrotron radiation-based micro-computed tomography (CT) scans to reconstruct three-dimensional networks of Haversian systems in human cortical bone order observe and analyse interconnectivity the development total across different ages. A better knowledge how interact with each other is essential improve understanding remodeling mechanisms maintenance; however, previous methodological approaches (e.g. serial sections) did not reveal enough detail follow specific morphology...

In computed tomography (CT), there are many situations where reconstruction has to be performed with sparse-view data. CT imaging, strong streak artifacts may appear in conventionally reconstructed images due limited sampling rate that compromises image quality. Compressed sensing (CS) algorithm shown potential accurately recover from highly undersampled the past few years, total-variation-(TV-) based compressed algorithms have been proposed suppress artifact reconstruction. this paper, we...

Abstract The most abundant cell in bone, osteocytes form an interconnected system upon which the regulation of healthy bone relies. Although complete nature role has yet to be defined, they are generally accepted play a part sensing load and initiation damage repair. A previous study conducted by our group identified variation up 30% osteocyte lacunar density morphological parameters between regions single cross‐section human femoral shaft; that study, however, was limited individual. aim...

The project represents a partnership between physical anthropology and human anatomy for the creation of 3D anatomical models research training. were created from post‐mortem X‐Ray CT scans teaching cadavers. Initial steps involved identifying tissues, structures or regions interest, segmenting interest. Once model was rendered, further editing refinement required printing. undertaken at Health Sciences Centre, University Manitoba. Analysis data in Bioanthropology Digital Image Laboratory...

DICOM is the standard file format for medical imaging; however, storage, transmission and viewing of these images over internet teaching learning purposes outside clinical setting presents a challenge as they do not lend themselves well to rapid display interrogation due their atypical format. The aim this project was utilize web technology HTML 5 offers deploy viewer that functions well, directly in user's browser, without need complex client side‐applications, application switching, or...

Introduction The value of integrating ‘sex and gender’ into health education research has been increasingly acknowledged recently. These terminologies, hence the concepts they imply, tend, outside language gender scholars, to be improperly applied. Aim goal this study was determine currently accepted “correct” definitions terms “sex” “gender” accuracy usage these in anatomical literature. Methods In order facilitate this, we first created a glossary sex‐ gender‐based medical both preferred...

In recent years there has been increasing recognition of the need to incorporate diversity and inclusion into medical education both in material taught teaching environment, order develop support a more diverse inclusive student body, professional workforce patient population. Additionally, it is vital build comprehensive understanding related biological phenomena, address gaps knowledge that have arisen due historical lack LGBTQ+ concepts research. The question how do this appropriately...

Cadaveric materials are the cornerstone of anatomy education as they provide students opportunity to understand complex spatial relationships structures within their native environment. Despite widespread use, cadaveric dissection in hands inexperienced medical rarely provides adequate visualization delicate . An excellent example this is female perineum, where be studied relatively small and often not well preserved. Continued pressure condense courses may result elimination “low‐yield”...

INTRODUCTION Clinical imaging is one of the most common ways medical professionals experience anatomy during their careers it is, however, only fractionally covered in early years school. This related, no small part, to wholesale reduction anatomical teaching time experienced by programs. Additionally, there are concerns with lack educator experience, and representative images. Ideally, students need study clinical a self‐directed manner on own time. Anatomical at UMass school unique...

We previously reported considerable intra‐element variation in osteocyte lacunar properties, with density differences up to 30% across a cross‐section of the male (20 yrs) femoral cortex related biomechanical axes. The purpose this research was determine whether pattern occurs larger sample. Anterior (A), posterior (P), medial (M) and lateral (L) blocks (2×2 mm) were prepared from proximal shaft 7 healthy males aged 20–34 synchrotron micro‐CT imaged. Average (± sd) APML regions 22,961 ±...

Abstract Objective: The DRIVE Initiative engages interprofessional faculty and learners at UMass Chan Medical School to build tools support for educators identify mitigate bias in their educational materials teaching. Methods: Key resources include a core skills workshop, taught by representatives from the Graduate, Nursing schools. To encourage active application of these skills, there is printable curriculum appraisal tool an independent learning module. team also offers individual...

Soon after the auditory structures were first described, mechanical engineering theory was applied in order to understand movements of various components and forces generated during this process, with aim accurately postulate actual hearing an individual or species. Many acoustic hypotheses are limited by their assumption perfect conditions ideal rely on ossicular chain functioning as a lever unit, however, changes angles between these bones have not been considered until such studies...

Abstract Anatomy, one of the cornerstones medical education is often subject to testing in a practical manner utilizing tagged specimen-based exams. The design and production 3D printed tags described here offers unique ability factors that support students with visual learning disabilities. lack commercially available can withstand rigors chemical exposure within this specific environment make creation novel intervention vital great number facilities. This report outlines iterative process...

Abstract Body donation for medical education is voluntary and open to all; however, it undetermined if the donors studied at UMass Medical School (UMMS) are demographically representative of national patient population. If not, students missing opportunity experiencing normal variation within population, which may promote bias in their clinical years. This cross-sectional study compared data from UMMS Anatomical Gift Program (AGP) with Health Retirement Study (HRS) population data. examined...