MediPrakt Life-Size 23-Part UNISEX TORSO MODEL is an anatomical teaching tool that represents the human torso and its internal organs. Being "unisex," it typically includes interchangeable male and female reproductive organs to facilitate the study of both anatomies. The fact that it has 23 parts means it can be disassembled to show the different organs and structures in detail.
Here's a breakdown of what such a model usually includes:
Key Features:
Life-Size: The model is approximately the same size as an adult human torso, allowing for a more realistic understanding of organ placement and size.
23 Dissectible Parts: These parts typically include:
Torso
Female breast plate
Head (in multiple parts to show the brain)
Eyeball (removable)
Brain (in multiple sections)
Vertebra with spinal nerves
Lungs (2 parts)
Heart (2 parts)
Liver
Kidney
Stomach (2 parts)
Intestines (4 parts, showing small and large intestine)
Male genitalia (2 parts)
Female genitalia with fetus (3 parts)
Unisex Design: Features both male and female reproductive organ inserts that can be swapped.
Exposed Spine: includes an exposed vertebral column with removable vertebrae and spinal cord segments.
Material: made of durable PVC plastic.
Mounting: mounted on a sturdy plastic base for stability.
Educational Value:
These models are invaluable for:
Anatomy Education: Helping students visualize and understand the location and relationships between different organs in the human body.
Medical Training: Assisting medical professionals in explaining anatomical concepts to patients.
Detailed Study: Allowing for the examining of individual organs and systems by disassembling the model.