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Anatomy
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Ethically-sourced, authentic plastinated specimens from von Hagens Plastination.

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Plastinated human head and neck used for anatomy education

Critical Teaching Tools

Anatomy Training Solutions

Made possible by our partnership with von Hagens Plastination, Anatomic Excellence supports its school, university, and hospital customers in the acquisition of pre-dissected, plastinated human specimens for the purposes of in-depth anatomy education, training and research.

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Hours

Anatomy students were once afforded 300 hours of cadaveric dissection before entering the field; today students participate in an average of just 50.

250+

Specimens

Von Hagens Plastination offers over 250 standard specimens across five categories, and can create bespoke specimens to suit curricular needs.

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Institutions

In partnership with von Hagens Plastination, Anatomic Excellence provides plastinates to more than 80 institutions in 33 states and provinces in North America.

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Anatomic Excellence & von Hagens Plastination

Partners In Education

Since 2018, Anatomic Excellence has served as the exclusive source of teaching specimens from von Hagens Plastination (vHP) in the US, Canada and the Caribbean.

Personally trained by the inventor of plastination, Dr. Gunther von Hagens, our founder Graham Whiteside is a content expert on the benefits of plastinates and the vHP catalog of offerings.

Graham conducts site visits with institution leadership to assess how plastinates may complement their teaching philosophy and curricular needs, and guides stakeholders in the selection of specimens. Critically, he also facilitates the purchasing process and assists with the importation of specimens.

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Specimen Categories

World-Class Plastinates

Our anatomy education products are one-of-a-kind, real, plastinated human tissue – ranging from single organs and total systems to whole body specimens – exclusively for medical teaching, anatomy labs and instruction.

Human heart silicone plastinate for anatomy education from Anatomic Excellence and von Hagens Plastination

Silicone Plastinates

Complex 3D specimens that showcase the musculoskeletal system and inner organs, as well as their relative anatomic position to each other.

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Sheet plastinate of the human brain for anatomy education from Anatomic Excellence and von Hagens Plastination

Sheet Plastinates

Transparent or translucent 1 to 5 mm slices show structural elements in relationship to each other, enabling tissue study on a microscopic level.

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Anatomy glass specimen of the human hand for anatomy education from Anatomic Excellence and von Hagens Plastination

Anatomy Glass

Shatterproof, high resolution acrylic glass prints of the most compelling original body slices that will not fade, yellow or discolor. Readily available.

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Plastinated blood vessel configuration fo a human brain from Anatomic Excellence and von Hagens Plastination

Blood Vessel Configurations

Perfect 3D castings of the inner blood vessels that illustrate precise bifurcation patterns within organs, vascular systems, and body cavities.

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Side view of a real human skull prepared by von Hagens Plastination for anatomy education and training

Skeletons & Skulls

Individually separated ​​human skulls reconnected with high-grade steel wire, leaving equal space between each of the 22 bones.

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Plastinated specimen of a male lower body for anatomy education and training

Bespoke Specimen Dissection

Von Hagens Plastination can custom-create specimens to suit specific curricular needs, including pathology specimens when available.

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Plastinated human heart used for anatomy training and education.

How We’re Different

The Benefits of Plastinates

Von Hagens’ plastinates are transforming the way anatomy is taught across the world. Providing accessible, authentic and affordable teaching solutions empowers educators to:

Provide optimized views of real anatomy
Enable rapid attainment of learning goals
Complement a wide range of learning processes and theories
Provide unique views of complex regions and spaces
Enhance teaching, accelerate learning
Reveal real morphology, real variants, real anatomy
Are robust, clean, safe to handle and require no special storage or usage conditions
Engage and satisfy learners at multiple levels, from novice to expert
Plastinated specimen of Mediastinal Organs & Diaphragm for anatomy education and training

Featured Specimens

Mediastinal Organs & Diaphragm

Item #HP0405

  • Thorax with 2 Large Windows on Each Side
  • Lungs Removed
  • Organs of Mediastinum In Situ
  • Dissection of Upper Part of Abdominal Wall
  • Diaphragm In Situ
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Whole Head Specimen

Item #HP0309

  • Arterial supply of the head and neck
  • Deep dissection of right side of brain to expose cerebral arteries
  • Left side of brain covered by arachnoid membrane & dura mater with blood supply
  • Content of orbits in situ
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