A Study on Making Models in Anatomy

Abstract

Background: Traditional anatomy teaching uses wall charts, books, slides, anatomical specimens, and practical anatomy as teaching resources. A complete anatomy teaching system includes a variety of anatomical teaching materials, which includes three-dimensional (3D) model, digital and non-digital models made up of materials available such as mud, clay, wax, ivory, Polymer, plaster of Paris, paper pulp etc. The models available in the market are always costly, low-durable or once damaged cannot be repaired. The aim of this study was to identify a co Objectives: st effective, durable material to make 3D models for anatomy teaching which can give a positive impact while using anatomy models in teaching & learning anatomy. The study was done in the department of Anatomy, As Methods: sam Medical College, Dibrugarh. The materials used are wood-dust, fevicol, wire/twine thread. net/casement cloth, colouring material-enamel/oil tube, brush, sand paper, putty, varnish, touch wood. These materials are easily available. Models made from the material are light weight, durable, low cost and reparable if damaged. Compari Results: ng with the models available in the market shows that these models are light weight, durable, low cost and good looking. Conclusion: Anatomical models allow the user to move away from the clutter, discomfort, of a cadaveric dissection and can clarify characteristics of an anatomical structure that are not readily apparent in situ. Thus, anatomy education is enhanced and facilitated through the use of accurate anatomical models.

Facilitating Student Understanding through Incorporating Digital Images and 3D-Printed Models in a Human Anatomy Course

“…There exist different strategies for creating 3D anatomical models [36,37]. Structures, shapes, and sizes of models can be prepared manually by using computer software.…”