Broad Applications in Health and Medical Studies
Unlike traditional anatomy learning models, which are often simplified and present structures from a single perspective, the Anatomage table is a highly realistic tool that displays authentic human anatomical structures. It allows users to rotate anatomical views in any direction, explore tissue layers, and perform cross-sections in multiple planes. The platform also enables instant identification of anatomical structures and visualization of their interrelationships.
“Here, anatomy becomes like Google Maps for the human body: you can zoom in, rotate, dive deeper through layers, check what lies beneath what, observe how a small nerve runs alongside a blood vessel, and how organs are positioned in space. Most importantly, the student is not a passive listener but an active explorer—asking questions like: what happens if I make a cut here? How would this structure look from the side?” says Dr. Remigijus Dailidė, Head of the Department of Medical Technologies at KU.
The Anatomage table is designed for students studying health and medical sciences and learning anatomy, including those in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiology, nursing, public health, sports sciences, and related fields. Notably, the Anatomage system is based on high-resolution imaging datasets of real human bodies donated to science.
Benefits of Digital Learning
A digital learning environment is particularly important for future healthcare professionals, as diagnostics and clinical practice today largely take place in digital settings. In radiology, specialists work with 2D and 3D images, cross-sectional views, and tomographic reconstructions. The Anatomage table allows students to safely understand how two-dimensional images relate to three-dimensional structures, and how diagnostic data and imaging results are interpreted.
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at KU, Prof. Dr. Rita Vaičekauskaitė, is confident that innovative and modern learning methods will enhance student engagement and learning quality:
“The traditional model of knowledge transmission is gradually giving way to technology-enabled learning, which strengthens student engagement and the quality of acquired knowledge.”
Strategic Importance of the Anatomage Table
The Anatomage table is important not only for universities but also for hospitals where students will complete internships or work in the future. Prof. Dr. Audrius Šimaitis, Chief Executive Officer of Klaipėda University Hospital, notes:
“For Klaipėda University Hospital, as a top-level medical center, it is essential that future specialists enter clinical practice equipped not only with theoretical knowledge but also with modern technological thinking. The Anatomage table serves as a bridge between the dry knowledge of textbooks and the complexity of the real human body. Using such tools, students can safely, interactively, and in great detail analyze human anatomy, developing spatial understanding and confidence in their actions even before their first encounter with a patient. Our goal is to train professionals who are capable of mastering the medical tools of tomorrow.”
The benefits for student learning are multifaceted: faster and clearer comprehension of three-dimensional images, active learning through exploration, analysis, and discussion, and the ability to safely and repeatedly practice learning scenarios without limitations.
“Such learning reduces the fear of making mistakes. When an error costs nothing more than ‘okay, let’s try again’—rather than a grade or embarrassment in front of classmates—students ask questions more freely and progress faster. In health sciences, the courage to ask questions and to truly understand is critically important,” adds Dr. Remigijus Dailidė.
Rector of Klaipeda University, Prof. Dr. Artūras Razbadauskas, emphasizes the strategic importance of the Anatomage table for the university:
“The implementation of the Anatomage table at Klaipeda University represents a consistent and purposeful investment in a modern university focused on high value-added studies and research. This platform ensures that health sciences students are trained using the same technological logic they will encounter in real clinical environments.
It strengthens Klaipeda University’s position as a modern, innovation-oriented academic institution not only nationally but also internationally. The Anatomage table is an important step toward building an integrated ecosystem of studies, research, and practice in cooperation with healthcare institutions, contributing to the training of highly qualified specialists for Western Lithuania and the country as a whole.”
