Einführung von Mixed Reality in die anatomische Ausbildung von Medizinstudierenden

Anatomy education faces persistent challenges in conveying complex three-dimensional structures and spatial relationships using traditional two-dimensional materials. While current methods at the University of Basel integrate theoretical lectures, dissection courses, and interactive software, students often struggle to transfer abstract anatomical knowledge into practical skills—especially when identifying structures during dissection or clinical application. This gap between simplified representations and real anatomical complexity underscores a pressing need for innovative teaching tools that enhance spatial understanding and support practical learning.

To address this challenge, the proposed project introduces Mixed Reality (MR) into the anatomy curriculum for medical and dental students. By integrating the Specto software—developed at the University of Basel—with MR headsets, the system overlays patient-specific CT data and 3D reconstructions directly onto anatomical donors in real space. Students will be able to visualize and interact with layered anatomical structures during dissection, take virtual notes, and receive real-time feedback from instructors. This approach is expected to improve spatial comprehension, modernize teaching, and better prepare students for a technologically evolving medical landscape.