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Review
. 2018 Jan 7;10(1):e2035.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.2035.

A Comprehensive Review of Medical Imaging Equipment Used in Cadaveric Studies

Emily Simonds  1 , Charlotte Wilson  1 , Joe Iwanaga  1 , Tyler Laws  1 , Gary Holley  1 , Rod J Oskouian  2 , R Shane Tubbs  3
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Review

A Comprehensive Review of Medical Imaging Equipment Used in Cadaveric Studies

Emily Simonds et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Medical imaging techniques have led to great advances in clinical anatomy and forensic pathology. New and emerging technologies allow healthcare professionals to view and understand the human body from different perspectives. This gives way to new and improved interventions, treatment plans, and an overall understanding of the human body. Herein, we present a comprehensive review of the various medical imaging equipment used in cadaveric studies along with their individual strengths and limitations.

Keywords: anatomy; cadaver; computed tomography; endoscopy; magnetic resonance imaging; ultrasound.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. C-Arm
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