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“Medical educators rely on models to depict anatomical structures in a more efficient format than the cadaver or when conforming to institutional constraints or social mores. Anatomical models allow the user to move away from the clutter, discomfort, and complexity of a cadaveric dissection and can clarify characteristics or functions of an anatomical structure that are not readily apparent in situ. ”
The Dynamic Human Model simulates the actual physiological movement and function of the human body.
The dynamic human model includes a skeleton model having a plurality of bone elements with the appearance of the human bones coupled together by articulating joints. The joints between bones allow movement. Movement is powered by skeletal muscles, which are attached to the skeleton at various sites on bones. Muscles, bones, and joints provide the principle mechanics for movement, all coordinated by the nervous system.
The dynamic human model has muscles attached to bone elements, wherein the muscles are flexible in order to perform the desired physiological movement. The muscles of the model are able to be attached to and detached from the bones of the skeleton so as to show the proper place of origin and insertion. The dynamic human model articulates to show how bones are connected to other bones and muscle fibers via connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments.
The dynamic human model includes a flexible outer skin securable over the skeleton model and the muscles, whereby a portion of the flexible outer skin may be removed for exposing the skeleton model and the muscles. When manipulated the human body's dermatome map and cutaneous innervations are shown.
The dynamic human model contains nerves, arteries, and removable simulated internal organs.
In use, the model may be repeatedly disassembled and assembled.
“The use of anatomical models in medical curricula has been reported as effective in teaching and learning anatomy. Models can focus perspective on specific characteristics of an anatomical structure that are important in the educational objectives of the curriculum. For medical or dental students, accurate models are helpful in guiding cadaver dissection by providing an ideal view to assist in an approach to a structure or region. Anatomical models are important educational tools in institutions or settings that are able to support the space, costs, or regulatory requirements required for cadaveric dissection or specimen storage. For these reasons, anatomy education will always benefit from a finely construct model. ”