Journal of Higher Education Research

The complex anatomical structure of the skull base makes it difficult to fully demonstrate the specific spatial relationships of anatomical structures in traditional teaching, often leading to suboptimal teaching outcomes. 3D-printed skulls can transform skull base data into tangible teaching models, offering a new approach to reduce the difficulty of skull base anatomy teaching. This paper systematically analyzes and elaborates on the advantages of 3D-printed skull base models in teaching and their production process, explores the specific applications of 3D-printed skulls in skull base anatomy education, and provides references for improving the quality of skull base anatomy teaching.