{"id":5370,"date":"2025-04-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.unmc.edu\/library\/?p=5370"},"modified":"2025-04-08T14:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T19:15:13","slug":"explore-a-hidden-gem-anatomical-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.unmc.edu\/library\/2025\/04\/11\/explore-a-hidden-gem-anatomical-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore a Hidden Gem: Anatomical Models"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p><strong>Blog author<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Tyler Hamilton, Library Reference Associate&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although skulls get a lot of attention, McGoogan Library has a myriad of other anatomical models for students, faculty and staff that perhaps you didn\u2019t know about. Hearts, brains and brain stems are other models that also get checked out regularly. Did you know the library has full skeletons and flip charts showing the bones, tissues and organs of the human body? Full skeletons and flip charts are the only models that must remain in the library. Every other model can be checked out and taken home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our collection includes a diverse range of organs, such as a kidney, a pancreas with spleen, eyes, genitalia and an ear canal. There are various limbs, joints and torso\u2014both skeletal and muscular\u2014to support your learning needs. <a href=\"mailto:askus@unmc.edu?subject=Anatomical%20models%20to%20aquire\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Let us know if there are any models you think we should acquire., opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let us know if there are any models you think we should acquire.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why use anatomical models?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Models can be a great resource for a variety of purposes. They can enhance projects, serve as visual aids when instructing, and cater to visual and kinesthetic learners.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can benefit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Students:<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re studying anatomy, physiology, or a related field, these models can help you visualize complex structures and systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty and instructors:<\/strong> Use the models to enhance lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities in the classroom.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clinical faculty and house officers: <\/strong>Use models for peer or patient education.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to find and access the models<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unmc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/discovery\/search?query=any,contains,anatomical%20models&amp;tab=LibraryCatalog&amp;search_scope=MyInstitution&amp;vid=01UON_NMC:UNMC&amp;facet=rtype,include,realia&amp;offset=0\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View a full list of available models.\u00a0, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View a full list of available models.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/McGooganHealthSciencesLibraryBookModelPickUp@univnebrmedcntr.onmicrosoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Book an appointment online to p, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book an appointment online to p<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/McGooganHealthSciencesLibraryBookModelPickUp@univnebrmedcntr.onmicrosoft.com\/\">ick a model up.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage everyone to explore and utilize these resources\u2014they\u2019re here for you!<\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/voicedwhispering.php\" style=\"display: none;\" title=\"VSU QeTqOWLdf  adtpD Kr\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blog author&nbsp;Tyler Hamilton, Library Reference Associate&nbsp; Although skulls get a lot of attention, McGoogan Library has a myriad of other anatomical models for students, faculty and staff that perhaps you didn\u2019t know about. Hearts, brains and brain stems are other models that also get checked out regularly. 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