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Anatomical models & kits

Contact us to book these resources for your event or training session.  Images reproduced with the permission of HealthEdco and Gasp.

​Skeletal system (skeleton models; joints; spine)
Pelvis (male and female)

Brain​
Ear and eye models
​Cardiology (h
eart & artery models)
Diabetes
Digestive system (stomach; basic model)
Basic organ tunic (for children)
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Teeth & oral health

Breast health
​Pregnancy
Testicular health 


Skin (cancer model)
Fat & muscle
Resuscitation manikins
Head lice 
Infection control
Anatomy DVDs & kits

 
Skeleton
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Skeleton models: Full size model human skeleton and Desktop Skeleton (plastic desk top sized model) 
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Spinal Cord
Includes small spinal cord and stand 
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Knee Joint
This life-size functional knee model with ligaments provides a graphic demonstration of the anatomy and mechanics of the knee joint.
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Title: 'Bag of bones' and Skeleton tunic
Description: Velcro tunic for children with detachable fabric bones and labels.
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Title: Double- sided magnetic human body
Description: Double sided magnets that create a skeleton over 3 feet (1m) tall. Flip the magnets over to explore major organs and muscles of the body. 17 piece set includes Skull, torse (4pcs), upper arms (2), lower arms (2), hands (2), upper legs (2), lower legs (2), feet (2).
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Title: Healthy bones- a resource pack for teachers and school nurses working with children in primary schools
Description:  Includes worksheets and lessons on the skeleton; growth; movement and physical activity; and food 
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Pelvis

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Title: Female Pelvis with bladder (2 part model)
Description: 
A quality female pelvis model is in median section, showing one half of the female genital organs with bladder and removable rectum. 
https://www.anatomystuff.co.uk/female-pelvis-with-bladder-anatomical-model-2-part.html 
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Title: Basic female pelvis model
Description: Brightly colored and easy to understand, this Basic Female Pelvis Section Model is a 1/2 life-size depiction of the pelvic anatomy. A mid-sagittal cross-section reveals the female anatomy including the ovary and uterine tube. A patient education card indicating key features is included, as is a sturdy plastic removable stand. This model is a great addition to gynecological offices, as well as for medical study and patient education. ​Size: 6-1/4 x 5-1/2 x 2-3/4.
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Title: Male pelvis with bladder model (2 part)
Description: ​Male pelvis section model with the genital organs and bladder, and removable rectum.
https://www.anatomystuff.co.uk/male-pelvis-with-bladder-anatomical-model-2-part.html 

 
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Title: Organ Tunic
Description: Understand the organs of the human body and their position and function, using this tactile tunic. There are 9 organs which can be attached with labels. Also included is a useful reference/work sheet which is ideal for assessment.
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Male/female desktop Torso
Contains- 
13 parts

 
Brain
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Half brain model
Includes card with exterior and interior views 

 
Ear & Eye Models
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Model ear
Includes
 stand and information sheet.
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Model Ear [Book plus science models]
Model ear made of non-toxic, resilient foam designed for hands-on use with young children. Model and components can be used as jigsaw, matching game, for tracing and in dramatic play. Pack includes background information and photocopiable activity card.
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Model Eye
Model eye with removable parts, stand and information sheet
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Model eye [Book plus science models]
Model eye made of non-toxic, resilient foam designed for hands-on use with young children. Model and components can be used as jigsaw, matching game, for tracing and in dramatic play. Pack includes background information and photocopiable activity card.
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Title: Disorders of the eye anatomical chart [laminated poster]
Description: A large illustration of normal eye anatomy including normal sagittal section of the eye, close-up of a normal retina and close up of a normal optic disc are shown. Detailed illustrations of the following disorders are included; blepharitis; conjunctivitis; corneal ulcers; cataract; vitreous floaters; retinal tear and detachment; macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy; melanoma; glaucoma. It also shows esotropia and exotropia. Size 20'' x 26''

 
Cardiology
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Title: Model heart
Description: Full-sized heart that shows the inner chambers of the aortic arch the superior and inferior venae cavae and pulmonary and cardia
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Heart disease model set
Audience: Young people and adults
Three exceptionally detailed heart models offer a jolting look at the damage that is frequently the result of unhealthy living. One model features a partially healed infarction another is plagued by congestive heart failure and a normal model shows viewers what a heart is really supposed to look like. Each model is approx. 10 cm x 6 cm x 6 cm.
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The Heart [Book Plus science models]
Model heart made of non-toxic, resilient foam designed for hands-on use with young children. Model and components can be used as jigsaw, matching game, for tracing and in dramatic play. Pack includes background information and photocopiable activity card.
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Title: Clogged artery
Description: Made of BIOLIKE 2TM synthetic tissue the artery is soft and surprisingly realistic. Filled with pasty yellow gunk-simulated plaque buildup. This powerful model is guaranteed to shock hardcore junk food junkies  without saying a single word. Size 3 cm x 8 cm.

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Title: Smoking blocks your blood vessels
Audience: Young people and adults
Model that shows how smoking contributes to blocked arteries. Model has fat deposits on the wall of the artery, red blood cells that catch on the fat deposits as the blood flows and a rigid wall to show the hardening.
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Title: Smoked lung
Audience: Young people and adults
Realistic 3D lung model lets viewers see what cigarette smoking does to their lungs
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Lung model set with pathologies
The stark differences between a normal lung and a lung reflecting the effects of COPD, cancer, and asthma are demonstrated by this full-sized (14 cm x 22 cm x 11 cm) cutaway model. Includes key card and base. Great to promote smoking cessation. 
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Diseases of the lung chart
This laminated anatomical chart provides a simple, visual overview of common diseases that affect the human lung and respiratory system.

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Title: Pickled liver
Audience: Young people and adults
Details: This plastic specimen jar contains a BIOLIKE 2™ model of a cirrhotic liver floating beside a pickle.

 
Digestive system
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Model digestive system [Book plus science models]
Model digestive system made of non-toxic, resilient foam designed for hands-on use with young children. Model and components can be used as jigsaw, matching game, for tracing and in dramatic play. Pack includes background information and photocopiable activity card. 
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​Title: Stomach size wise display
Description: This set of models illustrates that children aged 2-6 have smaller stomachs than adults have, which means that they require smaller meals with nutritious snacks in between. The adult stomach model has a capacity of 1500 ml, while a model representing the stomach of a 2- to 6-year-old has only a 500 ml capacity. Informative tent card is 11" x 8½".

 
Diabetes
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Diabetic injection model kit
Practice diabetic injections and finger sticks again and again with these two lifelike and durable models. Skin model can be strapped to a user’s arm or leg to simulate a needle injection site. Finger model may be held for lancet practice. Comes with carrying case. Great for diabetes education
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Effects of diabetes model
Raise awareness of the importance of proper diabetes management. This informative display features sculpted replicas of a heart, kidney, brain, eye, lower set of teeth, foot, artery, and nerves. The accompanying key card includes detailed information on the back about how diabetes damages each organ. Perfect for health fairs, doctors’ surgeries, classrooms, and diabetes educators. 
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Diabetes model- 4 piece set
Four piece hinged model illustrates the vascular effects of diabetes on the kidneys, arteries, nerves
and eyes, ideal for patient education.

 
Teeth and oral health
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Title: Giant Model Teeth and toothbrush
Description: Use to demonstrate the essentials of correct brushing techniques. Flexible hinges connect the upper and lower jaw and make teaching good oral hygiene easy. This model comes with oversized toothbrush. 17 cm x 11 cm x19 cm closed.

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Smokers foul mouth display
Description: This mouth has two tongues: One depicts leukoplakia and cancer while the other portrays "hairy tongue". 18 cm x 14 cm x 18 cm."
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Title: Big tooth display
Description: This unique fabric display is ideal for demonstrating the parts of a tooth and for emphasising the importnance of dental hygiene. The pack includes 10 different fabric tooth parts, together with three smaller teeth enabling discussions on types of teeth and their function. Also included is a full set of labels and detailed teachers' notes.
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Title: Set of 3 models of individual teeth [canine, molar and incisor]
Description: A set of 3 giant size models of a molar, canine and incisor. Great for demonstrating the different functions (chewing, biting and gnawing) of each type of tooth
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Title: Cross section tooth model
Description: Reveal underneath the surface of teeth with this 12.5cm foam cross-section model. Labelled on one side with the main parts of a tooth; the other half is labelled with letters for assessment. Activity Guide included.
Ages: 7+. 

 
Breast health
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Title: Breastmilk hand expression trainer
Description: A unique model for demonstrating the techniques required for the hand expression of breast milk.
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Title: Breast self- examination model
Description:  Used as a teaching aid for breast examination. The model is specially designed for high-volume use and features several palpable lumps and comes with a carrying case.
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Title: Breastology Bag
Description: Perfect for promoting early detection of breast cancer through breast self-exam, the Breastology Bag is great for individuals or groups. Six soft-sculpture breasts, which come in a handy tote bag, can be used to learn the basics of breast anatomy and how to feel for breast changes as well understand the differences between normal, fibrocystic, and harmful lumps. Instructions are printed on the back of each model. Models and tote bag are machine-washable. 
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Pregnancy
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Title: With child life- size display
Description: This life-size, standing display with overlapping images shows the childbearing cycle from preconception planning through 6 weeks postpartum. It can be used as a table-top display for classes or for exhibits.
16 pages. Size is 18" W by 24" H.
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Title: Empathy Belly
Format: Interactive resource
Details: A multi-component, weighted 'garment' that will, through accurate simulation, enable female and male wearers to temporarily experience more than 20 of the typical symptoms and effects of pregnancy, including body weight gain, postural changes, shallow breathing, increase in body temperature, pressure on the bladder, increased fatigue and changes in body image.
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Title: Cervical dilation easel model
Description: 
Eight 3-D, handpainted models accurately represent the progressive stages of cervical dilation and effacement on this easel display, which sets up as a tabletop display or can be displayed on a wall. The models depict the cervix dilated at 1 cm through 8 cm, making it excellent for training purposes. The first four models in the set have a soft BIOLIKE 2™ center, duplicating the feel of the amniotic sac. Comes with protective fleece cover. 23 cm x 30 cm.

 
Testicular health
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Title: Model testicles 
Description:  Designed for an authentic representation of how testicles feel inside the skin of the scrotum. Comes with slipcover and carrying case. 8 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm.
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Skin
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Title: Skin cancer disk set
Description: Convenient portable disk set is ideal for showing the differences among skin lesions, including those that are cancerous. The front of each disk contains visual representations (6 mm and enlarged) of one of five skin lesions (dysplastic nevus, actinic keratosis, malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma). The back of each disk contains additional information about each lesion. 10-cm diameter​

 
Fat & muscle
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Title: 5lb and 1lb ‘BioLike’ fat chunk model
Description: feels like actual fat and realistically shows what fat looks like inside the body
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Title: Rolls of Fat
Description: These models have the look, feel, weight, and approximate volume of fat. Viewers can wrap these rolls around their waistlines for a demonstration of how fat accumulates.
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Title: 1lb Mass of Muscle
Description: This realistic, weighted soft model duplicates the look, texture, and density of 5 lb (2.3 kg) of muscle. Can be used with Rolls of Fat  to highlight the differences between muscle and fat.

 
Resuscitation manikins
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Title: Little Anne resuscitation manikin
Description: Adult sized manikin comes in blue bag which opens out to form a mat
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Title: Little junior resuscitation manikin
Description: Junior sized manikin comes in carry bag with instructions for use.
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Title: Baby Anne
Description: 
​Baby sized manikin with carry bag, airways, obstructions and instructions for use 

 

Infection control

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​Hand washing machine (also known as Glow and Tell machine)
Format: Interactive
Audience: All ages
Details:  Teaches the importance of good hand washing.  GlitterBug Potion fluoresces brightly under UV illumination. Any potion not washed off by the use of warm water, soap and rubbing will continue to show up as fluorescing areas on the hand. Book this resource

 

Head lice

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Bug Busting Kit- teaching/demonstration purpose only
Format: DVD and demonstrative items
Audience: 3-11
Details: DVD illustrating how to use the Bug Busting wet combing method to erradicate head lice. Kit also includes demonstration kit and explanatory leaflets.

 

Repiratory 

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Asthma- giant microbe
Format: 
Plush microbe based on actual microbes only they are 1 million times the actual size

Vaccination

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MMR- Vaccine pack 1, giant microbes
Format: Plush microbes including minis of measles, mumps and rubella
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