A STUDY ON MAKING MODELS IN ANATOMY

Background: Traditional anatomy teaching uses wall charts, books, slides, anatomical specimens, and practicalanatomy as teaching resources. A complete anatomy teaching system includes a variety of anatomical teachingmaterials, which includes three-dimensional (3D) model, digital and non-digital models made up of materials availablesuch as mud, clay, wax, ivory, Polymer, plaster of Paris, paper pulp etc. The models available in the market are alwayscostly, low-durable or once damaged cannot be repaired. The aim of this study was to identify a co Objectives: steffective, durable material to make 3D models for anatomy teaching which can give a positive impact while usinganatomy models in teaching & learning anatomy. The study was done in the department of Anatomy, As Methods: samMedical College, Dibrugarh. The materials used are wood-dust, fevicol, wire/twine thread. net/casement cloth,colouring material-enamel/oil tube, brush, sand paper, putty, varnish, touch wood. These materials are easily available.Models made from the material are light weight, durable, low cost and reparable if damaged. Compari Results: ng withthe models available in the market shows that these models are light weight, durable, low cost and good looking.Conclusion: Anatomical models allow the user to move away from the clutter, discomfort, of a cadaveric dissection andcan clarify characteristics of an anatomical structure that are not readily apparent in situ. Thus, anatomy education isenhanced and facilitated through the use of accurate anatomical models.