Body 1: Topography, viscera & cavities
Product code: HP0101
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Whole Whole region / system / unpaired organ.
The various systems and regions of the body function together as a cohesive unit. Understanding the location, organisation and interconnection of these system, regions and structures is complex, and benefits from studying multiple anatomical specimens and views. This Silicone Plastinate (Body 1) is the first in a set of five bodies, that collectively show structures, systems, and regions from multiple perspectives and with progressively deeper dissection. Body 1 provides a topographic view of the main viscera and regions of the body, with many structures shown in a near-anatomical position. It also provides unique views of the thoracic and abdominal cavities and their associated viscera. To maximise visualisation and learning benefit, different structures, positional arrangements, and dissections levels are shown on the left and right sides.
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Complementary left-right side views
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Stand mounted
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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
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Polymer injected arteries & veins
Key features include
General
- Whole body with focus on topographic views, viscera and body cavities.
- Veins removed on one side to provide clear views of underlying structures.
Head and neck
- Face and calvarium cut coronally and opened to reveal deep facial structures and the frontal lobe of the brain.
- Brain covered in meninges (one side) and exposed (opposite side) to reveal the sulci, gyri and cortical arteries.
- Various formations of the cranial dura and the position of the middle meningeal artery.
- Orbit and orbital contents, and their relationship with the paranasal sinuses.
- Nasal cavity, meatae, and conchae, and the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses.
- Oral cavity, tongue, and floor of mouth.
- Parotid gland, parotid duct, and submandibular gland (one side).
- Position of the facial muscles.
- Emergence of facial nerve from parotid gland and the course of its branches.
- Muscles of the neck, including the suprahyoid, infrahyoid, scalenus and epaxial.
- Triangles and compartments of the neck.
- Regional neurovasculature of the neck, including parts of the cervical and brachial plexuses, spinal accessory nerve (CN XI), vagus nerve (CN X), ansa cervicalis, carotid arteries and internal jugular vein.
- Branches of the external carotid artery and tributaries of the internal and external jugular veins.
- Thyroid gland and associated vasculature.
Back
- Hypaxial (superficial and intermediate intrinsic) muscles of the back and thoracolumbar fascia.
- Key muscular triangles of the back, including the auscultation, superior lumbar and inferior lumbar triangles.
Thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum
- Viscera of the thorax and abdomen (including major systemic vasculature) displayed as a single block and positioned within the body cavity to provide multiple views, from right anterolateral to right posterolateral.
- Structure and neurovascular supply of the thoracic wall, including intercostal space anatomy.
- Muscles of the thorax and hypaxial muscles.
- Structure of the anterolateral abdominal wall, rectus sheath and inguinal canal, with epigastric vessels and contents (male or female) of the inguinal canal.
- Structure of the posterior abdominal wall and branches of the lumbar plexus emerging from psoas major.
- Sympathetic trunk, thoracic and lumbar ganglia, and various thoracic and lumbar splanchnic nerves.
- Pelvic viscera (male or female) in-situ and associated regional vasculature.
- Structure and neurovascular supply of the pelvic floor and external anal sphincter (from an inferior/perineal view).
- Ischioanal fossae, perineal pouches, and perineal region muscles including transverse perineal, ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus.
- Male or female external genital anatomy (testicle and spermatic cord retained on one side in males).
Lower Limb
- Muscles of the gluteal region, thigh, leg and foot, shown mainly in the anatomical position.
- Various muscles are lifted or reflected to reveal underlying structures and regions.
- Key extensor and flexor retinaculae.
- Window cut in gluteus maximus (one side) to reveal the gluteal neurovasculature and sciatic nerve.
- Boundaries and content of key regions, including the femoral triangle, popliteal fossa and tarsal tunnel.
- Subsartorial canal opened via removal of sartorius to reveal its contents and the position and contents of the adductor hiatus.
- Course and relations of the key neurovascular structures, including the femoral, obturator and sciatic nerves, and t+J9he femoral artery and vein and their branches/tributaries.
- Plantar aponeuroses reflected to reveal the layered arrangement of the plantar foot across left and right sides.
Upper Limb
- Muscles of the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand, shown mainly in the anatomical position.
- Various muscles are lifted or reflected to reveal underlying structures and regions.
- Key extensor and flexor retinaculae.
- Right and left upper limbs shown in different positions to aid visualisation of joint movements and the associated muscles.
- Scapula with related scapulohumeral muscles.
- Boundaries and neurovascular contents of the axilla (views differ on the left and right sides).
- Course and relations of key neurovascular structures, including the musculocutaneous, ulnar, median, and radial nerves.
- Boundaries and content of key regions, including the triangular space, triangular interval, quadrangular space, cubital fossa, cubital tunnel, carpal tunnel, and ulnar (Guyon) canal.
Possible variants or pathology (not guaranteed)
- Branching patterns of vessels, nerves and nerve plexuses.
- Position and course of vessels and nerves.
- Tortuosity of arteries.
- Arterial aneurysm and atherosclerosis.
- Positioning of the limbs.
- Orthopaedic implants.
- Osteoarthritis and disease-related joint deformity.
- Rheumatological bone and soft tissue changes.
- Distended thoracic or abdominal cavity.
- Morphology and position of viscera and muscles.
- Pathology of the viscera
- Age-related changes to viscera and musculoskeletal structures.
Available customisations
- Remove and retain anterolateral thoracoabdominal wall.
- Remove the thoracic and abdominal viscera as a single block and stand mount.
- Add thoracostomy incision site within revised triangle of safety.
- Retain veins on both sides.
- Remove veins on both sides.
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plastination?
Plastination is the optimal method for preserving anatomical specimens for anatomical studies. Invented by scientist and anatomist Dr Gunther von Hagens in 1977, the plastination process extracts fluid and fat from tissues, and replaces them with polymers via vacuum-impregnation. Finally, the polymers are cured to make the tissues stable and robust.
Where does the human tissue used in von Hagens Plastination specimens come from?
von Hagens Plastination exclusively uses human tissue derived from body donors that have donated their body for plastination for anatomical and healthcare education. All donations are made in life under full and informed consent. The body donation program is managed by the Institute for Plastination and is subject to independent audit.
How long will plastinated specimens last?
With proper handling and maintenance, plastinated specimens (HP & HS) will last indefinitely. The same is true of all our products, including Bones (HB), Anatomy Glass (HG) and Casts (HC).