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Surgical Models

Written by Jeff W on October 14, 2007 – 10:21 am
Posted in Medical School, My Journey, Other |


I just read a blog post over at Unbounded Medicine about surgical models made up of fiber glass with thoracic and abdominal compartments. The internal organs of a pig are used to simulate the organs of a human. Using this model students can perform both a laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.

Looks like an awesome way to study anatomy too. I wish we had models like this in anatomy lab. Having pre-dissected bodies to look at would be very helpful. Instead, we end up spending so much time picking away at fascia.

Click the photo below to see the original post at UnboundedMedicine.com and view more pictures and a short video clip.

Abdominal View



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