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Cadaveric dissection remains an essential aspect of anatomical education but is not readily available to the majority of surgical trainees. 3D photogrammetry is the process of creating a 3D model from a series of 2D images and has tremendous potential in anatomical education. We describe a novel low-cost single-camera 3D photogrammetry technique to reconstruct cadaveric specimens as digital models. A formalin preserved hemipelvis was mounted on a turntable. Photos were taken sequentially at 5 o increments through 360° at three different fixed viewing angles (n = 216 photos) using a mirrorless camera with a 12-60mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens. Four surroundings LED standing lights were used to ensure diffuse ambient lighting of the specimen. Photos were imported into Agisoft Metashape software in order to generate a point cloud and produce the final virtual model composed of a polygon mesh. The specimen was successfully reconstructed and can be visualised at; https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/pelvic-sidewall-b76450b787824c968f864791d47318f2. The total processing time was 20 hrs. Through this technique, we can produce accurate, interactive, and accessible 3D prosection models for surgical education. The method could be employed to establish a digital library of human anatomy for surgical training worldwide.