Adaptation of the Anatomical Atlas «Pirogov» and Aperio ImageScope software for an interactive touch panel in the educational process

Abstract

Aim. To consider the possibility and practical significance of using the Anatomical Atlas “Pirogov” and Aperio ImageScope software on an interactive touch panel in the higher medical education system for the systematization of basic medical information and current data analysis by medical university students. Methods. When studying the functionality of the programs, a combination of comparative analysis, descriptive and bibliographic methods, and 3D computer visualization was used. This allowed us to thoroughly study the advantages of these educational and information systems. 76 histological preparations from the archive of the Department of Histology, Cytology and Embryology of the Omsk State Medical University and 42 preparations provided by the Kirov Military Medical Academy were scanned with a special microscope, Leica Aperio CS2. Results. The Aperio ImageScope can be used for both group and individual classes or for independent work by students. The comparative analysis of various histological structures, scaling, and the option of making marks on the image, greatly contribute to the visual representation and the detailed study of complex histological structures. The highly specialized Anatomical Atlas “Pirogov” software has a built-in database of three-dimensional images for digital dissection. The dissection can also be accompanied by a 3D rotation and detailed viewing of the object, along with a layered study of the anatomical systems and parts of the human body, including lobular and intra-organ macro- and microscopic structure. Using this program, teachers can independently model tests, correlate questions with specific 3D models, and enable automated verification of completed tasks. Conclusion. The proposed programs make it possible to use a wider range of visualization when studying the material. The study, in turn, becomes more systematic, and the material is more firmly remembered and easier to analyze by students. The programs also significantly increase the students’ interest in the subject, and, as a result, improve their professional preparation of their future specialty.