Human Anatomical Model, 1945

2011/68

Human

This model depicts the major organs of the human body. Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, calcium, and phosphorus are the key elements that make up the human body. These elements reside in trillions of cells, which in turn form organs with specific functions. Fossilised remains suggest that modern humans have existed for 200,000 years.

Training

This anatomical model was made in 1945 and used as an educational tool to assist in the training of medical professionals. It is marked with numerous small black numbers on significant points of the body which correspond to a two-page indexed list which is divided into the main parts of the body.

Cross-section

This is a cross-section model of the human body. Cross-sections have been used to communicate information about Internal functions for thousands of years. A Palaeolithic cave painting found in Spain might be the first cross- section. It depicts a mammoth with a blotch over its heart. This straightforward illustration explains where hunters should aim their weapons.

Steam

This model represents an intersection of art and science. In the 17th century, with no cameras to record or freezers to preserve, artists interpreted the findings of autopsies into sculptural forms made of wax. Hundreds of years later anatomical models designed by artists are still used in medical training.

Human Anatomical Model, 1945 2011/68

Human This model depicts the major organs of the human body. Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, calcium, and phosphorus are the key elements that make up the human body. These elements reside in trillions of cells, which in turn form organs with specific functions. Fossilised remains suggest that modern humans have existed for 200,000 years. Training This anatomical model was made in 1945 and used as an educational tool to assist in the training of medical professionals. It is marked with numerous small black numbers on significant points of the body which correspond to a two-page indexed list which is divided into the main parts of the body. Cross-section This is a cross-section model of the human body. Cross-sections have been used to communicate information about Internal functions for thousands of years. A Palaeolithic cave painting found in Spain might be the first cross-section. It depicts a mammoth with a blotch over its heart. This straightforward illustration explains where hunters should aim their weapons. Steam This model represents an intersection of art and science. In the 17th century, with no cameras to record or freezers to preserve, artists interpreted the findings of autopsies into sculptural forms made of wax. Hundreds of years later anatomical models designed by artists are still used in medical training.