Abstract
Using our new 3-D reconstruction system, we reconstructed the bony structure of human temporal bone from the histological sections cut horizontally. The details of temporal bone structure were clearly visible. This system has some original features. First, we can look at the reconstructed structure from any direction. Second, it is possible to observe its internal aspects by using the ''drill mode''which can delete desired portions for desired sizes.
The 3-D reconstruction by this method is useful not only to understand the complicated structure of the human temporal bone, but also for simulations of ear surgery.
