Three‐dimensional reconstruction of histological sections using modern product‐design software

Computer‐based, three‐dimensional reconstruction of histological sections is necessary for solving a diversity of questions in morphology and anatomy. Programming software for this purpose is difficult and time‐consuming. Therefore, we tested if commercially available product‐design software is useful for reconstructing anatomical virtual models.

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