There is a normal lordosis in the upper (cervical) spine and the lower (lumbar) spine. Lordosis is a curve seen from the side in which the spine is bent backward. There is a normal kyphosis in the middle (thoracic) spine. Kyphosis is a curve in the spine seen from the side in which the spine is bent forward. The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front. User hewtech uploaded a 3D-printable STL file to our collection of spine and pelvis stl files depicting a severe case of scoliosis, a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. Scoliosis Example as a 3D-Printable STL File This patient has a benign biliary stricture, and this 3D-printable rendering will serve as a great tool in the surgical process of correction the obstruction and fixing the hydropic gallbladder.ĥ. In this upload from an MRCP image, user nevitdilmen uploaded a detailed file of a dilated biliary system (tree). A 3D-Printable Model of a Dilated Biliary System STL File of Anterior Muscles of a Human TorsoĪ big 'thank you' to Infinity Print for uploading this STL file featuring the sternocleidomastoid, deltoid, pectoralis major, brachioradialis, abductor longus, and other highly detailed anterior muscles of the torso.Ĥ. This STL file was created using contrast-enhanced CT scans, and this upload wins our hearts for its detailed anatomy and exquisite details.ģ. Mike has uploaded several 3D-printable stable slices of a human heart. 3D-Printable Stable Slices of a Human Heart in STL Formatĭr. Just look at the details of those gyri! This model was created from a high-resolution MRI scan and uploaded for use by the embodi3D community.Ģ. Mike uploaded an excellent 3D model of the cerebrum. Cerebrum Scan in 3D-Printable STL Formatĭr.

Become a registered member of embodi3D so you can access the many free resources available.ġ. While Gray's Atlas of Anatomy and other classic reference pieces remain beneficial, there is nothing like seeing a true-to-life, full-scale 3D model that can be held and studied. Registering is free and allows you to upload, download, and share 3D-printable medical models with our diverse community. If you are not yet an embodi3D member, we invite you to register and take advantage of all the wonderful resources available to you.

3D-printable STL files like these are helping physicians and medical students to further their understanding of complex diagnoses and treatments - and your contributions are a big part of embodi3D's continued success. In this week's blog entry, we'd like to share some of the best medical 3D printing models, as well as a few detailed examples that garnered the attention of embodi3D users over the past month. Free 3D Printed Human Anatomy Model STL Files for Medical 3D Printing

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