Table 2 Resident assessment of virtual model anatomical feature similarity to cadaveric bone
From: Comparison of cadaveric and isomorphic virtual haptic simulation in temporal bone training
Anatomical feature | Mean similarity rating ± SD (1 = very dissimilar, 7 = very similar) |
|---|---|
Mastoid/vertical facial nerve | 5.4 ± 1.4 |
Tympanic/horizontal facial nerve | 5.5 ± 1.4 |
Dural plates | 4.5 ± 1.7 |
Dura | 4.5 ± 1.5 |
Incus | 5.3 ± 1.4 |
Stapes | 5.3 ± 1.3 |
Malleus | 5.2 ± 1.3 |
Horizontal SCC | 5.0 ± 1.4 |
Posterior SCC | 5.0 ± 1.4 |
Superior SCC | 5.0 ± 1.4 |
Carotid Artery | 5.6 ± 0.9 |
Sigmoid sinus | 5.8 ± 1.1 |
Cochleariform process | 5.3 ± 0.7 |
Facial recess | 5.2 ± 1.2 |
Sinus Tympani | 5.2 ± 1.0 |
Internal auditory canal | 5.3 ± 1.2 |