Three-dimensional anatomy.

Summary

# Editorial Summary: Three-dimensional anatomy Creating an accurate, manipulable anatomical model represents a significant undertaking, yet such tools remain invaluable for teaching and clinical reference. Vicky Simons developed a life-size three-dimensional equine model—colloquially named Geoff—during the period between completing her veterinary degree at the Royal Veterinary College and beginning her clinical internship, with the explicit aim of producing a detailed anatomical teaching aid. Whilst the paper focuses primarily on the construction process rather than quantitative outcome measures, the resulting model provides practitioners with a tangible resource for understanding equine anatomical relationships and structures that can be difficult to visualise from two-dimensional illustrations or cadaveric specimens alone. For equine professionals across disciplines—whether farriers assessing limb mechanics, veterinarians planning surgical approaches, or physiotherapists evaluating soft tissue architecture—such three-dimensional models offer practical educational value and can support clinical reasoning. The availability of accessible anatomical models of this calibre helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical application, particularly for those without ready access to cadaveric material or advanced imaging resources.

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Key Findings

• •A life-size equine anatomical model ('anatohorse') was created as an educational tool for veterinary training.
• •The project was undertaken by a final-year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College as a practical initiative.