Veterinary education often relies on cadaveric specimens, but there is increasing demand for alternatives due to limited resources and ethical considerations. To address this, we developed a 3D printed ‘explodable’ model of a dog cranium with detachable, magnetized cranial components      for teaching anatomy to students. This model was generated from a computed tomographic scan of a juvenile dog cranium for which cranial sutures were still partially open and segmented such that major cranial bones were isolated. All bones are printed at actual size and retain openings for cranial nerves and major vessels. This interactive model enhances anatomical education by supplying a hands-on tool that can be used either in the classroom setting or for independent learning and can be incorporated at the high school, college, or veterinary school level. It is currently being integrated into the first-year anatomy foundation course at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The model can be printed using any hobbyist or specialist 3D printer and we outline assembly instructions on how to attach magnets at prefabricated attachment points.      Using both digital and 3D printed resources, we hope to help to address current shortages of anatomical resources and      also      inspire future generations of practicing veterinarians by making anatomy more accessible and engaging.
  

Canis lupus familiaris CUHL 9 View specimen

	M3#1858 PLYs of the segmented cranial bones with pre-fabricated magnetic casings and shelves for assembly following 3D printing Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1858   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1859 PLYs of the segmented cranial bones of the "BOTTOM" cranial component. Downloadable for additional learning opportunities for students Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1859   state:published	Download 3D surface file

This contribution contains the 3D model described and figured in the following publication: Ramdarshan A., Orliac M.J., 2015. Endocranial morphology of Microchoerus erinaceus (Euprimates, Tarsiiformes) and early evolution of the Euprimates brain. American Journal of Physical Anthropology. doi: 10.1002/ajpa.22868

  

Microchoerus erinaceus UM-PRR1771 View specimen

	M3#15 Labelled 3D model of the endocranial cast and sinuse of Microchoerus erinaceus. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf15   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1303 50µm voxel size µCT scan of the cranium of UM PRR1771 Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1303   state:published	Download CT data

The present publication contains the µCT dataset and the 3D models analyzed in the following publication: Mautner, A.-K., A. E. Latimer, U. Fritz, and T. M. Scheyer. An updated description of the osteology of the pancake tortoise Malacochersus tornieri (Testudines: Testudinidae) with special focus on intraspecific variation. Journal of Morphology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20640 

Malacochersus tornieri ZM 100.102 View specimen

	M3#129 Virtual brain and inner ear endocast of Malacochersus tornieri (ZM 100.102; Zoological Museum of The University of Zurich). This virtual model is accompanied by the 3D dataset. Blue, endocranium; red, blood vessels; purple, semicircular canals; yellow, cranial nerves. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.129   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#130 3D dataset of skull of Malacochersus tornieri (ZM 100.102) Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.130   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the article entitled "One skull to rule them all? Descriptive and comparative anatomy of the masticatory apparatus in five mice species based on traditional and digital dissections" (Ginot et al. 2018, Journal of Morphology, https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20845). 

Mus cervicolor R7314 View specimen

M3#343 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus cervicolor. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.343   state:published

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Mus caroli R7264 View specimen

M3#344 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus caroli. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.344   state:published

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Mus fragilicauda R7260 View specimen

M3#345 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus fragilicauda. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.345   state:published

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Mus pahari R7226 View specimen

M3#346 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus pahari. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.346   state:published

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Mus minutoides minutoides-1 View specimen

M3#347 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus minutoides. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.347   state:published

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The present Dataset contains the 3D model of the male genital organs of greater horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum. This is the first detailed 3D structure of the soft-tissue genital organs of bats. The 3D model was generated using microCT and techniques of virtual reconstruction. 

Rhinolophus ferrumequinum JP18-006 View specimen

M3#521 The genital organs of male greater horseshoe bat. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.521   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Paulina-Carabajal A and Calvo JO 2021. Re-description of the braincase of the rebbachisaurid sauropod Limaysaurus tessonei and novel endocranial information based on CT scans. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 93(Suppl. 2): e20200762 https://doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765202120200762 

Limaysaurus tessonei MUCPv-205 View specimen

M3#700 Renderings of the virtually isolate braincase, brain, and right inner ear. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.700   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Pochat-Cottilloux Y., Martin J.E., Jouve S., Perrichon G., Adrien J., Salaviale C., de Muizon C., Cespedes R. & Amiot R. (2021). The neuroanatomy of Zulmasuchus querejazus (Crocodylomorpha, Sebecidae) and its implications for the paleoecology of sebecosuchians. The Anatomical Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.24826 

Zulmasuchus querejazus MHNC 6672 View specimen

	M3#798 Left endosseous labyrinth of Z. querejazus (MHNC 6672). Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.798   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#799 Reconstruction of the endocranial cavities of Z. querejazus (MHNC 6672). Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.799   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#800 Three-dimensional reconstruction of the pneumatic cavities within the braincase of Z. querejazus (MHNC 6672) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.800   state:published	Download 3D surface file

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the following publication: Paulina-Carabajal, A., Ezcurra, M., Novas, F., 2019. New information on the braincase and endocranial morphology of the Late Triassic neotheropod Zupaysaurus rougieri using Computed Tomography data. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2019.1630421
  

Zupaysaurus rougieri PULR 076 View specimen

M3#424 The Zip contains 3 files, which correspond to: PULR_076-M1: Zupaysaurus rougieri skull, braincase and cranial endocast PULR_076-M2: Zupaysaurus rougieri braincase PULR_076-M1: Zupaysaurus rougieri brain and inner ear Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.424   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of Carboniferous-Permian chondrichthyan neurocrania analyzed in “Phylogenetic implications of the systematic reassessment of Xenacanthiformes and ‘Ctenacanthiformes’ (Chondrichthyes) neurocrania from the Carboniferous-Permian Autun Basin (France)”. 

cf. Triodus sp MNHN.F.AUT811 View specimen

M3#834 MHNH.F.AUT811 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.834   state:published

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indet indet MNHN.F.AUT812 View specimen

M3#835 MHNH.F.AUT812 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.835   state:published

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indet indet MNHN.F.AUT813 View specimen

M3#836 MHNH.F.AUT813 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.836   state:published

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cf. Triodus sp MNHN.F.AUT814 View specimen

M3#837 MHNH.F.AUT814 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.837   state:published

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cf. Triodus sp MHNE.2021.9.1 View specimen

M3#838 MHNE.2021.9.1 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.838   state:published

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The present contribution contains the 3D model and dataset analyzed in the following publication: Scheyer, T. M., J. M. Neenan, T. Bodogan, H. Furrer, C. Obrist, and M. Plamondon. 2017. A new, exceptionally preserved juvenile specimen of Eusaurosphargis dalsassoi (Diapsida) and implications for Mesozoic marine diapsid phylogeny. Scientific Reports, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-04514-x . 

Eusaurosphargis dalsassoi PIMUZ A/III 4380 View specimen

	M3#179 94 extracted surfaces of skeletal elements of PIMUZ A/III 4380 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.179   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#180 Accompanying CT scan dataset Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.180   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model analyzed in the following publication: Solé et al. (2018), Niche partitioning of the European carnivorous mammals during the paleogene. Palaios. https://doi.org/10.2110/palo.2018.022 

Hyaenodon leptorhynchus FSL848325 View specimen

M3#336 The specimen FSL848325 is separated in two fragments: the anterior part bears the incisors, the deciduous and permanent canines, while the posterior part bears the right P3, P4, M1 and M2. The P2 is isolated. When combined, the cranium length is approximatively 10.5 cm long. The anterior part is 6.9 cm long and 2.15 cm wide (taken at the level of the P1). The posterior part is 4.8 cm long. The anterior part of the cranium is very narrow. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.336   state:published

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This contribution contains 3D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles in an elephantfish (Callorhinchus milii) and a catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), based on synchrotron tomographic scans. These datasets were analyzed and described in Dearden et al. (2021) “The morphology and evolution of chondrichthyan cranial muscles: a digital dissection of the elephantfish Callorhinchus milii and the catshark Scyliorhinus canicula.” Journal of Anatomy. 

Callorhinchus milii 001 View specimen

M3#708 3D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles of Callorhinchus milii, created using Mimics. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.708   state:published

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Scyliorhinus canicula 002 View specimen

M3#709 3D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles of Scyliorhinus canicula, created using Mimics. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.709   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D model(s) described and figured in the following publication: Carolina A. Hoffmann, P. G. Rodrigues, M. B. Soares & M. B. Andrade. 2021. Brain endocast of two non-mammaliaform cynodonts from southern Brazil: an ontogenetic and evolutionary approach, Historical Biology, 33:8, 1196-1207, https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2019.1685512 

Probelesodon kitchingi MCP 1600 PV View specimen

M3#978 3D model of the brain endocast of Probelesodon kitchingi. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.978   state:published

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Massetognathus ochagaviae MCP 3871 PV View specimen

M3#979 3D model of the brain endocast of Massetognathus ochagaviae. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.979   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Mennecart B., de Perthuis Ad., Rössner G.E., Guzmán J.A., de Perthuis Au., Costeur L. The first French tragulid skull (Mammalia, Ruminantia, Tragulidae) and associated tragulid remains from the Middle Miocene of Contres (Loir-et-Cher, France). Comptes Rendus Palévol. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2017.08.004 

Dorcatherium crassum NMB Fa.213.abg View specimen

M3#181 The 3D surface files of the specimen NMB Fa.213 are the reconstructions of the main skull fragments, the right petrosal bone, and the left bony labyrinth. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.181   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in: "a giant dapediid from the Late Triassic of Switzerland and insights into neopterygian phylogeny", Royal Society Open Science, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.180497 

Scopulipiscis saxciput PIMUZ A/I 3026 View specimen

	M3#177 3D surfaces of the skull and endocranial spaces inside neurocranium, including the aortic canal, braincase, fossa bridgei, lateral cranial canal, nerves and other passageways, notochord, posterior myodome, and right semicircular canals. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.177   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#178 Scan of the neurocranium of PIMUZ A/I 3026 Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.178   state:published	Download CT data

This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Molnar, JL, Pierce, SE, Bhullar, B-A, Turner, AH, Hutchinson, JR (accepted). Morphological and functional changes in the crocodylomorph vertebral column with increasing aquatic adaptation. Royal Society Open Science. 

Protosuchus richardsoni AMNH-VP 3024 View specimen

M3#44 8th and 9th dorsal vertebrae, 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, and 5th lumbar and sacral vertebrae. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf44   state:published

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Terrestrisuchus gracilis NHM-PV R 7562 View specimen

M3#45 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, and 5th lumbar and sacral vertebrae Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf45   state:published

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Pelagosaurus typus NHM-PV OR 32598 View specimen

M3#46 7th and 8th dorsal vertebrae, 11th and 12th dorsal vertebrae, 15th dorsal vertebra and sacral vertebra. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf46   state:published

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Metriorhynchus superciliosus NHM-PV R 2054 View specimen

M3#47 6th and 7th dorsal vertebrae, 10th and 11th dorsal vertebrae, 17th dorsal vertebra and sacral vertebra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf47   state:published

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Crocodylus niloticus FNC0 View specimen

M3#48 7th and 8th dorsal vertebrae, 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, 5th lumbar vertebra and sacral vertebra. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf48   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D surface  model and the µCT scan analyzed in the following publication: R. Tabuce, R. Sarr, S. Adnet, R. Lebrun, F. Lihoreau, J. E. Martin, B. Sambou, M. Thiam, and L. Hautier: Filling a gap in the proboscidean fossil record: a new genus from the Lutetian of Senegal. Journal of Paleontology, in press, doi: 10.1017/jpa.2019.98
  

Saloumia gorodiskii MNHN.F.MCA 1 View specimen

	M3#500 Tooth 3D model of Saloumia gorodiskii Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf500   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#501 µCT scan of Saloumia gorodiskii Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf501   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of a left dentary with m1-m3 analyzed in “A new fossil of Tayassuidae (Mammalia: Certartiodactyla) from the Pleistocene of northern Brazil”. The 3D model was generated using a laser scanning. 

cf. Pecari tajacu UFSM 11606 View specimen

M3#498 Left dentary with m1-m3 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.498   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D models of the ossicles of a protocetid archaeocete from the locality of Kpogamé, Togo, described and figured in the publication of Mourlam and Orliac (2019). 

indet. indet. UM KPG-M 73 View specimen

	M3#407 stapes Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.407   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#408 Incus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.408   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#409 Malleus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.409   state:published	Download 3D surface file

This contribution contains the 3D surface model of the holotype cranium of the Late Jurassic thalassochelydian turtle Solnhofia brachyrhyncha described and figured in the publication of Anquetin and Püntener (2020). 

Solnhofia brachyrhyncha MJSN BAN001-2.1 View specimen

M3#536 Textured 3D surface model of the holotype cranium of the Late Jurassic turtle Solnhofia brachyrhyncha Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.536   state:published

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