META BIOMEDICAL CG LIBRARY
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

A3. For the creation of the Images of the LIBRARY, particular personal data were not used. They were created by our biomedical CG creator with knowledge by applying all of 3D computer graphic and multi-media technologies. The Images have organized anatomical information as well as an esthetic appeal. Since a model-based approach was used to express the Images, please note that some parts of Images differ from the actual human anatomy.

The original 3D models have been built up and hand-made by the specialized biomedical CG creator taking 20 years. Modifications are constantly being made through the practical anatomy and studies of various data and materials such as CT, MRI, and plastinated specimens. Modifications are also continuously made with the guidance of users and including their opinions.

For the theory that was regarded as being correct at the time of production, its mechanism may be newly elucidated a few years later. In this case, the rental will be made upon modifications.

• Explanation of a particular disease and general drug mechanism.
• Three dimensional restructured images based on such as CT and MRI data.
• Graphical materials such as disease symptom illustrations, meal and food material illustrations, and graphs and tables.

The delivery format are compatible with still image/moving image materials for videos and high-resolution materials for print. Interactive multimedia materials for Web3D are also available.

The Images with "MOVIE Material" were originally the materials of moving images. You can confirm the content of the moving image by multiple still images extracted.

The Images with "rotation" are designed to facilitate the understanding of three dimensions by looking at eight still images of different angles. Please click the "rotation" on the website and rotate and view the images.

These Images can be converted to still images, video materials, or interactive materials depending on the intended use, and those converted can be rented accordingly.

Images of the LIBRARY have been used by many organizations including National Cancer Center, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, National Institute of Genetics, National Museum of Nature and Science-Tokyo, Foundation for Promotion of Medical Training, Japan Health Promotion & Fitness Foundation, Center for Education Computing, Japan Science and Technology Corporation (JST), National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Science Museum-Tokyo, Science Museums throughout Japan, Yamanashi Medical University, Tokyo University, Sapporo Medical University, The Japan Medical Association, all sorts of academic societies, manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, publishing companies.

Use examples include information services on website, educational services via the intra-net, print materials for publication, video packages/CD-ROM materials, education for healthcare professionals, informed concept, exhibitions and events, educational materials of science and biology for elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools, and presentation materials for academic meetings.

• The cases that the intended use will adversely affect the impression of the CG LIBRARY, or the use is only for specific products.
  For instance, cases that the use is intended for amusement business that might interfere medical and educational use, and the use is directly related to specific products such packages and CM for such products. (In case the use is not directly related to products, we may give consideration.)
• Expressions that might pose threat of false recognition or distortion of scientific facts.
  For instance, the use is intended for explaining products such as "diet food with which you can reduce weight by 10 kg within a week" or "cancer can be cured with water.