anatomical model

Teaching body replica

An anatomical model is a physical representation of the human body or its parts, used for medical education, surgical planning, or scientific study.

Models range from full skeletons to detailed replicas of organs, joints, or systems: The nursing students practiced injections on an anatomical model.

Some are designed for patient education, helping doctors explain conditions or procedures.

Related

organs · muscles · muscle tissue · bones · torso · educational · laboratory · limbs · joints · specimen · replica · teaching · vertebrae · body parts · skull · ribcage · tissue · human body

Categories
Opposites
living vs. representation

anatomical modelcadaver

Body for dissection

corpse · human remains · living tissue · the real thing

concrete vs. abstract representation

anatomical modelschematic drawing

Simplified technical illustration

mental image · conceptual framework

interior vs. exterior focus

anatomical modelsculpture

Shaped three-dimensional art

portrait · mannequin · dress form · figure drawing

Family

anatomic, anatomy, anatomist, anatomists, anatomize, anatomized, anatomizing, anatomies, model

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G