Body 2: Topography, viscera & cavities (sagittal cut)
Product code: HP0102
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2 Halves Region / system / unpaired organ presented in two halves.
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 2) is the second in a set of five bodies, that collectively show anatomical structures, systems, and regions from multiple perspectives and with progressively deeper dissection. Body 2 provides a topographic view of the main viscera, systems, regions, and cavities of the body with many structures shown in a near-anatomical position. The body is cut along the median plane and presented in two halves, providing medial views of the cavities of the trunk and associated viscera. To maximise visualisation and learning benefit, different structures, positional arrangements, and dissection 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 presented in two halves with focus on topographic views, viscera and body cavities.
- Differential distribution of visceral systems across the left and right sides.
- Right side shows the heart, aorta, inferior vena cava, kidneys, and spleen.
- Left side shows the digestive canal and liver.
- Both sides show a lung and viscera of the pelvis and perineum.
- Most superficial and deep veins are removed to provide clear views of underlying structures.
Head and neck
- Median sagittal view of the central nervous system, including parts of its arterial supply (one side).
- Brain removed to show the dura-lined cranial cavity, base of skull and cranial fossae (one side).
- Formations (folds) of the cranial dura.
- Sphenoid sinus and its relationship with the pituitary fossa.
- Anterior view of orbit, orbital contents, and eyelid structure.
- Nasal cavity, nasal meatae, nasal concha and nasal septum.
- Oral cavity and floor of mouth.
- Masticatory and facial muscles.
- Median sagittal view of the tongue, larynx, pharynx, retropharyngeal space and palate (soft and hard).
- Pharyngeal opening of the auditory tube into the nasopharynx.
- Various triangles of the neck and their contents.
- Spinal cord with its meningeal coverings and associated spaces within the vertebral canal.
- Regional neurovasculature of the neck including the cervical and brachial plexuses, vagus (CN X), spinal accessory (CN XI), hypoglossal (CN XII) and phrenic nerves, ansa cervicalis, carotid arteries and their branches, and internal jugular vein.
Back
- Hypaxial (superficial and intermediate intrinsic) muscles of the back and thoracolumbar fascia.
- Epaxial (deep intrinsic) muscles of the back.
Thorax, abdomen and pelvis - Both sides
- Structure of the thoracic wall with various parts of the pectoral muscles retained or removed (different across sides) to reveal the intercostal spaces and axilla.
- Muscles of the thorax and hypaxial muscles.
- Structure of the anterolateral abdominal wall, including the linea semilunaris and arcuate line, and the rectus sheath and its contents.
- Position, contents, and structure of the inguinal canal.
- Lungs and their pleural coverings, including the pleural cavity.
- Structures contributing to the lung root and hilum, and their anatomical relations.
- Pelvic viscera and associated regional neurovasculature (male or female).
- Male or female internal and external genital system anatomy. Male includes the spermatic fasciae, course of the ductus deferens and urethra, and location of the rectovesical pouch (recess). Female includes the round ligament of uterus, parts of the broad ligament, and position of the rectouterine and vesicouterine pouches.
- 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.
- Termination of the spinal cord (conus medullaris) and subarachnoid space.
Thorax, abdomen and pelvis - Right side
- Structures forming the umbilical ligaments (folds) of the anterolateral abdominal wall.
- Diaphragm (whole) showing muscular and tendinous parts, crura and foramen/hiatus (apertures), and part of the left phrenic nerve.
- Trachea and its bifurcation into the main bronchi.
- Borders and various contents of the superior, anterior, middle, and posterior mediastina.
- Pericardium opened or removed to show heart in the anatomical position, with coronary arteries.
- Right lateral view of the aorta, from the heart to its bifurcation into common iliac arteries, including many of its branches (e.g., coeliac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, gonadal arteries).
- External, internal, and common iliac veins.
- Formation of the inferior vena cava and its passage toward the caval foramen in the diaphragm.
- Kidneys, suprarenal glands, spleen, and associated vasculature.
Thorax, abdomen and pelvis - Left side
- Borders, position, and various contents of the posterior mediastinum.
- Cervical and thoracic parts of oesophagus.
- Peritoneal cavity and peritoneal compartments/regions.
- Digestive canal and liver in-situ, viewable from the right side (anterior, lateral, and posterior views), and covered on the left side by the anterolateral abdominal wall.
- Posterior view of the viscera of the retroperitoneal space, including duodenum, pancreas, hepatic portal vein and hepatic artery.
- Relationship of the digestive canal to the viscera and peritoneal recesses of the pelvis.
- Inferior vena cava passing through the liver.
Lower Limb
- Superficial and intermediate level muscles of the gluteal region, thigh, leg and foot, shown mainly in the anatomical position on one side, with different levels of dissection/structure shown across the left and right sides.
- Various muscles are lifted/reflected/removed to reveal underlying structures and regions.
- Key extensor and flexor retinaculae.
- Gluteus maximus in-situ (one side) and reflected (opposite side) to reveal gluteal region muscles and neurovasculature, including the sciatic nerve.
- Various contents of the compartments of thigh and leg.
- Course and relations of the key neurovascular structures, including the femoral, obturator and sciatic nerves, and femoral artery and vein and their branches/tributaries.
- Subsartorial canal intact (one side) and opened via removal of sartorius (opposite side) to reveal its contents and the adductor hiatus.
- Boundaries and content of key regions, including the femoral triangle, popliteal fossa and tarsal tunnel.
- Various layers of the feet with different yet complementary muscular and neurovascular structures shown across the left and right sides.
Upper Limb
- Muscles of the shoulder, arm, forearm and hand, shown mainly in the anatomical position on one side, with different levels of dissection/structure shown across the left and right sides.
- Various muscles are lifted/reflected/removed to reveal underlying structures and regions.
- Key extensor and flexor retinaculae.
- Deep dissections of the axilla showing its arterial and neural contents.
- Forearm positioning aids the visualisation of joint movement and the associated muscles.
- Various contents of the compartments of the arm and forearm.
- Deltoid both in-situ and reflected (on opposite sides) to reveal structures related to the proximal humerus and the glenohumeral joint capsule.
- Muscles of the forearm revealed in layers, and the course of associated neurovasculature.
- Carpal tunnel shown in anatomical position (one side) and opened with contents lifted and displayed (opposite side).
- Course and relations of key neurovascular structures, including arteries and the axillary, musculocutaneous, ulnar, median, and radial nerves.
- Boundaries and contents of key regions, including the triangular space, triangular interval, quadrangular space, cubital fossa, cubital tunnel, carpal tunnel, ulnar (Guyon) canal and radial foveola (anatomical snuffbox).
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 muscles.
- Vermiform appendix absent (appendicectomy)
Available customisations
- Show five layers of scalp on one side.
- Remove abdominal viscera (digestive canal and liver) as a single block and display on stand.
- Retain veins on both sides.
- Retain peritoneum covering of pelvic viscera on one side.
- Retain pectoralis major and breast tissue (female).
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
