Description
This 3D model represents the complimentary section to the TW 63 right lung hilum 3D model within our series and provide a direct contrast to the TW 61 left lung section. While expressing few discrete features, this 3D model affords a view of the major structural elements of the right lung from the apex to the base. On the lateral aspect, the well-developed oblique and horizontal fissures divide the lung into its three lobes (superior, middle, inferior) and the cross-section demonstrates the depth of these fissures into the deep portions of the organ itself. The rib impressions have been highlighted running from the apex to the base, and the extremely concave diaphragmatic surface on the section reflects the strong doming of the right hemisphere of the diaphragm in life due to the underlying liver.
Advantages
- Anatomically accurate and identical to real specimen
- No ethical issues - not real human body parts
- Reasonably priced
- Available within a short lead time
- Reproducible, several identical prints can be used as a classroom set
- Can be produced in different sizes to cater for the needs of the teacher
Human Cadavers
- Access to cadavers can be problematic. Many countries cannot access cadavers for cultural and religious reasons
- Cadavers cost a lot money
- High cost for establishing your own plastination suite
- Wet specimens cannot be used in uncertified labs
- Dissection of cadavers is a lot of staff time and that is a cost
- Storage of cadaver material needs special refrigeration etc. which has coast
- If you want another specimen you have to start all over again
Plastinates
- Costs
- Ethical issues
- Timeframe for plastination process
- Many countries do not allow their importation
- One of a kind
Superior 3D print results compared with conventional methods
- Vibrant color offering with 10 million colors
- UV-curable inkjet printing
- High quality 3D printing that can create products that are delicate, extremely precise and incredibly realistic
Clear Support Material
- To avoid breakage of fragile, thin, and delicate arteries, veins or vessels, a clear support material is printed on such spots. This makes the models robust and can be handled by students easily.
