VH Dissector is a 3D anatomy tool that lets you explore, rotate, dissect, and annotate a detailed digital model of the human body—the Visible Human (VH) Object. This guide covers the most common tasks you'll need to get started, whether you're working on the Sectra Table or your personal laptop.
Who is this for? This guide is for KPSOM students and faculty using VH Dissector on the Sectra Table or a personal laptop. No special account setup is covered here—if you need help getting access, contact KPSOM IT and we'll get you sorted.
Moving and Rotating the Visible Human Object
You can freely rotate and reposition the VH Object to view anatomy from any angle. Use your mouse, finger, or stylus depending on your device—see the laptop vs. Sectra Table section below for input details.
Highlighting and Dissecting
VH Dissector lets you highlight specific anatomical structures and virtually dissect the VH Object to reveal underlying layers. This is great for isolating a region you want to study in detail.
Working with Bookmarks
Bookmarks let you save a specific view or dissection state so you can return to it later—super handy for building study sets or preparing for a session. Here's how to make, save, and edit them:
Making a bookmark:
Saving a bookmark:
Editing a bookmark:
Using Cross-Sectional Planes
What is a cross-sectional plane? A cross-sectional plane slices through the body along a specific axis, giving you a flat "snapshot" of what's inside at that exact point—think of it like cutting through an orange and looking at the cross-section. It's a powerful way to understand spatial relationships between structures.
You can move the plane along its axis to explore different levels of the body in real time.
Using VH Dissector on a Personal Laptop vs. the Sectra Table
Yes, you can use VH Dissector on your personal laptop! The experience is very similar to the Sectra Table—here's what to expect depending on your device:
- Sectra Table
- Use your fingers or a stylus directly on the screen to move, rotate, and interact with the VH Object.
- Laptop with touchscreen
- Same as the Sectra Table—use your finger or a stylus on the screen.
- Laptop without touchscreen
- Use your mouse to move and manipulate the VH Object. All the same features are available.
Not sure if your laptop has a touchscreen? Check your device settings or just try tapping the screen—if it responds, you're good to go!
Need Help?
Don't wait until you're stuck! If something isn't working the way you expect, or you have questions about VH Dissector, we're happy to help.
- Submit a ticket: Contact KPSOM IT
- Email us: kpsom-it@kp.org
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