Body of discovery

Professor of Anatomy and Physiology Ann Miele has gotten used to hearing, “This is cool,” in her lab.

Miele uses Anatomage — a high-resolution 3D learning table — to teach anatomy and physiology of the human body. “Having a strong foundation of understanding of the human body is key to student success in many health science programs,” said Miele, who has taught at SUNY Adirondack for 27 years.

“The human body is amazing, yet very complex,” she said. “One of the essentials to learning about and understanding our complicated bodies is students engaging in the process.”

Anatomage provides that opportunity, offering four gross anatomy cases, more than 20 high-resolution regional anatomy cases and more than 1,000 pathological examples.

“Students are able to explore both gross and microscopic anatomy of multiple cadavers,” Miele said.

The technology of Anatomage segments thousands of structures from images to provide accurate 3D anatomy.

WHAT: SUNY Adirondack has two Anatomage tables.

DETAILS: Anatomage is an interactive 3D anatomy and physiology learning tool being used in the world’s leading institutions and medical schools. According to Anatomage, the table allows students to interact with young and well-preserved digital cadavers instead of aged, degenerated bodies.

WHERE: Adirondack Hall and SUNY Adirondack Saratoga

The result is greater understanding, both Miele and Loneck said.

“Along with various models and specimens we have in the lab, Anatomage promotes learning and understanding of the human body, a very difficult subject,” Miele said.