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 models described and figured in the following publication: Gaetano, L. C., Abdala, F., Mancuso, C, and Vega N.2025. New traversodontid cynodont from the Late Triassic Chañares Formation. Publicación Electrónica de la Asociación Paleontológica Argentina. 

Pontognathus ignotus PULR-V 287 View specimen

M3#1647 partial snout preserving the lateralmost incisor, the base of the canine, and several postcanines Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1647   state:published

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Massetognathus pascuali PULR-V 289 View specimen

M3#1646 partial lower jaw Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1646   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D model(s) described and figured in the following publication: Da Cunha, L., Fabre, P.-H. & Hautier, L. (2024) Springhares, flying and flightless scaly-tailed squirrels (Anomaluromorpha, Rodentia) are the squirrely mouse: comparative anatomy of the masticatory musculature and its implications on the evolution of hystricomorphy in rodents. Journal of Anatomy, 244, 900–928.
  

Anomalurus derbianus 21804 View specimen

M3#1493 Masticatory apparatus of Anomalurus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1493   state:published

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Idiurus macrotis 29335 View specimen

M3#1492 Masticatory apparatus of Idiurus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1492   state:published

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Zenkerella insignis 5.5.23.27 View specimen

M3#1490 Masticatory apparatus of Zenkerella Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1490   state:published

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Pedetes capensis NA View specimen

M3#1491 Masticatory apparatus of Pedetes Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1491   state:published

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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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