9 Best Anatomy Models for Medical Students

As a medical student, one of the most helpful things that helped me learn anatomy quicker was using labeled anatomy models. Using models along with dissecting a real life cadaver allowed me to visually map out 3 dimensional structures in my head, and understand complex innervations, as well as complicated arterial venous pathways. However outside of the anatomy lab at my school I had no idea where to to buy anatomy models that I could use on my own time to help me better understand the material. Luckily I have found and put together many good places where the best anatomy models can be purchased by medical students. In this article I will be discussing listing where to find the best anomy models for medical students.

The Awesome Anatomy Company

This is a UK Based online shop which sells Anatomy models, as well as guides and worksheets. The models come in a variety of sizes and are also color coded to help you better identify anatomical structures. There is an option to subscribe to the Awesome Anatomy club which grants its members special discounts 

Wolters Kluver

Wolters Kluver is an online company known for being the leader when it comes to medical books, journal publications as well as learning videos.

Additionlly Some of the anaomtical models come with a labeled diagram as part of the purchase. This allows you to not just see the structures, but also be able to label them.

Additionally the models can also be observed from the inside by easily disassembling them.

Models of skin layers can also be purchased.

Anatomy Shop.com

Here you can purchase items in bundles for strcutures such as the bones. An example of this is the bone set for medical students bundle.

For organ systems such as cardio you can purchase a heart model

Universal medical Clinic

This is a company located  in Florida which contains a variety of hand crafted models for medical students, nursing students, Dental students, and EMS professionals. This company sells models which span every one of the organ systems. 

 This website also contains models for exercise and nutrition professionals

The company also cells models for cell biology anatomy, which is pretty unique. The image below shows anatomy of a motor neuron and anatomy of a normal human  cell, and a normal animal cell.

The company allows you to shop by brand and also contains radiology models such as anthropomorphic phantoms

VitalityMedical.com

Vitality Medical is a store known mainly for distributing medical supplies. In addition to the large array of anatomy models in every organ system, this company also contains models for a variety of patient education purposes such as enema simulators, catheterization models,  as well as NG tube simulators.

Life Form Simulator

Catheterization simulators

Life Form Simulator

Dr Wong Anatomy models

Dr Wong Anatomy inc is online store which sells quality educational anatomical models in over 3 continents. The companies found Dr Ryan Wong conducted anatomy research at Vanderbult University in the 1980s, and developed the Facial skull.

The company sells to a variety of professionals such as medical residents, medical students, attending physicians, Dentists, and even Nurses.

In addition to having a wide variety of anomy models, the company boasts a best prices guarantee, which means that at the request oft he customer, they will beat any competitors pricing.

In addition to standard anatomy models for the various organ systems, the company also sells unique models such as MRI torso models.

Additionally the company sells medical Simulator tools which includes things such as CPR Manikins, Simulator suits and tools for nurse pratcioners, as well as various other manikins needed for practicing patient care.

The website navigation also makes finding what you need very easy, because it allows you to shop based off of body region.

Amazon.com

Amazon is one of the worlds largest online shopping markets. They sell models made from brands such as Ronten, and the Evotech Scientific store which includes models such as miniature human skeletons models, dentures, and joints. and Ronten which includes products such as labeled heart models and full human skeleton models. You can see the full assortment of both of these companies by visiting their store which is on amazon.

Evotech Scientific models
Labeled heart model from Ronten

Anatomy Warehouse

Some unique features about this store is that they have various human skull models which serve a variety of distinct purposes For example one of their skull models is a children’s skill which can be used for advanced studies. Another one of their models is a skull model for dentistry and oral surgery.

Additionally, Anatomy Warehouse selsl other accessory items such as anatomy stands which can be used to display life size models.

GT simulators

This store contains 3D printed anatomical models made from cadavers. The products are anatomic models of all the various organ systems and even consists of models for micro anatomy. Additionally they have a variety of simulators such as training manikins for CPR, Ultrasound and MRI phantoms, as well as training models for IV administrations and injections.

3D printed models of various organs

In Conclusion

As you can see there is no shortage of anatomy models that can assist students with clinical and surgical procedures. Using any of the anomy models mentioned in this list can definitely help you in your studies and your clinical training.

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