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Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps

Cilt: 15 Sayı: 4 6 Ekim 2026
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Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps

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Veterinary anatomy education increasingly requires innovative educational approaches capable of overcoming the limitations associated with conventional cadaver-based teaching while improving students’ spatial understanding of complex anatomical structures. The present study aimed to establish and implement a comprehensive virtual reality (VR)-supported digital veterinary anatomy laboratory integrating computed tomography (CT), three-dimensional (3D) anatomical modelling, immersive VR technology, and additive manufacturing into undergraduate veterinary anatomy education. The methodological workflow consisted of four sequential stages: establishment of the digital laboratory infrastructure, acquisition and geometric reconstruction of anatomical datasets, development of interactive VR-based educational applications, and educational implementation of the developed system. Anatomical models were generated from CT datasets and structured-light surface scans of domestic animal specimens, followed by digital segmentation, three-dimensional reconstruction, mesh optimisation, and integration into a VR environment. Selected anatomical structures were additionally produced as physical models using three-dimensional printing technology. The completed laboratory comprised five VR workstations, dedicated 3D modelling stations, tablet computers, and interactive display systems, enabling simultaneous participation of up to 20 undergraduate veterinary students. During the initial implementation period, approximately 80 first-year veterinary students and seven academic staff members utilised the developed infrastructure during routine anatomy laboratory sessions. The integrated platform enabled immersive visualisation and interactive manipulation of anatomically accurate digital cadavers representing multiple domestic animal species and organ systems while supporting repeated self-directed learning and comparative anatomy education. Observational evaluations indicated successful integration of the digital infrastructure into routine anatomy teaching, with improved accessibility, enhanced anatomical visualisation, increased learner engagement, and effective complementarity with conventional cadaver-based instruction. The developed laboratory provides a scalable and sustainable framework for technology-enhanced veterinary anatomy education and may serve as a reference model for future digital transformation initiatives in veterinary medical training.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Proje Numarası

VTF-25001

Etik Beyan

This study was conducted with the permission of the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Local Ethics Committee for Animal Experiments (AYDIN ADÜ-HADYEK), dated 13/01/2016 and numbered 64583101/2016/007.

Teşekkür

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by Aydın Adnan Menderes University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit for the establishment of the digital veterinary anatomy laboratory.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Veteriner Bilimleri (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

6 Ekim 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

5 Ağustos 2026

Kabul Tarihi

23 Eylül 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Yıldırım, İ. G., Erden, H., Dabanoğlu, İ., Kara, M. E., Turan, E., Sevil Kilimci, F., Türker Yavaş, F., Yavaş, E. Ö., Gürler, F., & Kum, C. (2026). Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps. Animal Health Production and Hygiene, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.53913/aduveterinary.2011681
AMA
1.Yıldırım İG, Erden H, Dabanoğlu İ, vd. Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps. Animal Health Production and Hygiene. 2026;15(4). doi:10.53913/aduveterinary.2011681
Chicago
Yıldırım, İsmail Gökçe, Hasan Erden, İlknur Dabanoğlu, vd. 2026. “Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps”. Animal Health Production and Hygiene 15 (4). https://doi.org/10.53913/aduveterinary.2011681.
EndNote
Yıldırım İG, Erden H, Dabanoğlu İ, Kara ME, Turan E, Sevil Kilimci F, Türker Yavaş F, Yavaş EÖ, Gürler F, Kum C (01 Ekim 2026) Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps. Animal Health Production and Hygiene 15 4
IEEE
[1]İ. G. Yıldırım vd., “Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps”, Animal Health Production and Hygiene, c. 15, sy 4, Eki. 2026, doi: 10.53913/aduveterinary.2011681.
ISNAD
Yıldırım, İsmail Gökçe - Erden, Hasan - Dabanoğlu, İlknur - Kara, Mehmet Erkut - Turan, Erkut - Sevil Kilimci, Figen - Türker Yavaş, Firuze - Yavaş, Eren Özgürcan - Gürler, Fatih - Kum, Cavit. “Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps”. Animal Health Production and Hygiene 15/4 (01 Ekim 2026). https://doi.org/10.53913/aduveterinary.2011681.
JAMA
1.Yıldırım İG, Erden H, Dabanoğlu İ, Kara ME, Turan E, Sevil Kilimci F, Türker Yavaş F, Yavaş EÖ, Gürler F, Kum C. Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps. Animal Health Production and Hygiene. 2026;15. doi:10.53913/aduveterinary.2011681.
MLA
Yıldırım, İsmail Gökçe, vd. “Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps”. Animal Health Production and Hygiene, c. 15, sy 4, Ekim 2026, doi:10.53913/aduveterinary.2011681.
Vancouver
1.İsmail Gökçe Yıldırım, Hasan Erden, İlknur Dabanoğlu, Mehmet Erkut Kara, Erkut Turan, Figen Sevil Kilimci, Firuze Türker Yavaş, Eren Özgürcan Yavaş, Fatih Gürler, Cavit Kum. Establishment of a Digital Animal Anatomy and Novel Application Simulation Laboratory: Development and Implementation Steps. Animal Health Production and Hygiene. 01 Ekim 2026;15(4). doi:10.53913/aduveterinary.2011681