Russia Creates Unique 3D Atlas of Chicken Anatomy
Developed at Samara State Medical University, the interactive tool will be used in thousands of agricultural classrooms across the country.
Russia has unveiled its first interactive 3D atlas of the domestic chicken’s anatomy. The digital tool, created at Samara State Medical University, is designed for teaching schoolchildren in agricultural classes as well as students of agrarian and veterinary universities. It offers a modern, highly visual way to train qualified specialists for the agricultural sector.
According to the university’s statement to IT-Russia, the new atlas is a detailed 3D model of the bird that can be studied from any angle—rotated, zoomed in, and examined in detail. Students can explore entire organ systems, such as the digestive, respiratory, and skeletal systems, as well as distinct bones, muscles, and internal organs. Each element is labeled in both Russian and Latin and comes with a short description of its functions.
The atlas will be widely adopted in agricultural classrooms opening across the country. Within three years, the number of such classes is expected to reach 5,000. The software can run on a standard computer, a laptop, or specialized touch panels.
This is the third resource in a series of interactive 3D atlases for agriculture. Previously, Samara researchers created similar models of a cow and a cat. Future plans include developing atlases of the dog, pig, and even a botanical atlas of plants.
The university is a recognized leader in educational technology. It also created the Pirogov 3D human anatomy atlas, known across Russia and worldwide, as well as more than 14 VR simulators that have trained over 16,000 students.
