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Skeletal Muscle Fibre

2023-11-10T01:40:27Z

Marro19p:

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This schematic model was developed to help first year health science students understand the relationships between sarcomeres, myofibrils, sarcolemma, T-tubules, and sarcoplasmic reticulum, as well as muscle cell nuclei and the collagen which makes up tendon. The students realise that the structure of a skeletal muscle fibre is simpler than they imagine from looking at textbooks and easier to remember.

= Production Information =
The model is based around 56 standard 330ml beverage cans. Quite a lot of muscle power used to empty all of them!

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Most of the cans were wired together into rows of eight, using galvanised 14-gauge wire (e.g., a 20-meter roll), and custom-made washers cut from 0.5mm thick aluminium sheeting (e.g., a piece 300mm x 900mm). The last set of eight cans was divided into a single can and a set of three and a set of four. The sets of three and four were wired together in the same way as the others.

Tools useful for the above steps include tin snips, drill, cutting pliers, miscellaneous other pliers for twisting a knot in the ends of the wire, pen, a point punch, and hammer.

Once wired up, all the cans were spray painted a solid (e.g., pink) colour. This required quite a lot of specialised paint (metal primer and topcoat) and may be optional depending on how opaque the lace fabric used for sarcoplasmic reticulum is.

The single can was also wrapped with paper printed with the following image of actin and myosin filaments. Printing size was adjusted to suit the length of the can.

Click to enlarge image:
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== Fabric parts of the model ==
'''Materials required:'''
* Calico fabric, 150cm wide x 1 meter
* Black lace fabric x 2 meters
* White poplin, 112cm wide x 1 meter
* Purple fabric, 0.3 meter
* Invisible zip, black, 30cm long
* Large plastic zip, cream colour, 90cm long
* Wadding

'''The pattern pieces''' (background grid is 100mm x 100mm):

Click to enlarge images:
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PatternSarcolemmaT-tubules.JPG|Calico for Sarcolemma, T-tubules
PatternSarcoplasmicReticulum.JPG|Black lace for Sarcoplasmic reticulum
PatternNucleiTendon.JPG|Purple fabric for nuclei and white fabric for collagen of tendons
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'''Some steps in the production process:'''

Click to enlarge images:
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FabricCutOut.jpeg|1. Fabric pieces cut out.
NucleiMade.jpeg|2. Nuclei cut, sewn, and stuffed with wadding.
PartiallySewnUp.jpeg|3. Main part of calico sewn up, with zip inserted. Nuclei hand-sewn on in random places. <br>
4. Tendon pieces sewn to lace and the seven lace tubes formed. Each has an opening near one end, with one tube having an invisible zip placed in the opening (roughly where the single can will go).
TendonStuffing.jpeg|5. Wadding stuffed into the tendon pieces. <br>
6. Cans inserted into tubes, which are then hand-sewn closed. The short lengths and single can go into the tube with the invisible zip.
T-TubulesSewing1.jpeg|7. T-tubule parts sewn up from calico: two rings and four short tubes.
T-TubulesSewing2.png|8. Form four reinforced holes in the outer sarcolemma at the level of the ends of a can, slip the two rings over a myofibril and hand-sew the T-tubule elements together.
SarcolemmaTubes.jpeg|9. Small sarcolemma tubes sewn up from lace and hand-sewn randomly between the larger lace elements.
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'''Creators:''' Dr Tanya Cully (initial idea, can painting and academic support) from [https://www.otago.ac.nz/physiology Department of Physiology, University of Otago], Fieke Neuman (patterns, wiring up cans and sewing) from [https://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy, University of Otago].

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Physiology, Medicine, Muscle, Science, Biology

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Apical Constriction

2017-07-26T03:21:24Z

Marro19p:

=Apical Constriction=
During embryonic development flat sheets of epithelial cells bend or hinge at specific places at specific times to create important structures like the neural groove and neural folds. Have you ever wondered how a flat sheet of cells does this bending? If you think about it, the box-like cells that make up the flat sheet of an epithelium wouldn’t naturally bend. However, if the surface area of one side of a box became smaller, that box would then become wedge-shaped and a bend would be created in the sheet it is part of. In life this apical constriction is created by a number of different processes, including localized contraction of actinomyosin complexes in the apical border of the cells. You can get a hands-on feel for how this works by joining up a series of boxes and then constricting the apical borders of some of them.

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== Instructions ==
Click to enlarge any of the following images:

1. Print the attached pdf onto heavy paper / light cardboard and gather some other gear: scissors, tape, a ruler and some paper clips.
[https://anatomy-teaching-models.wiki.otago.ac.nz/images/a/a5/ApicalContrictionPrintOut.pdf]
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2. Cut along all the solid lines.
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3. Use a ruler to fold along the dotted lines. Each of the 7 larger pieces will become a cell.
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4. Fold the sides of the cells flat and join with tape.
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5. Shape the cells back into a box shape. Two of the cells will have four flat faces while the other five will have a couple of extra folds on one face. These extra folds can be flattened out for now.
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6. Join the cells side to side with tape. The two square cells should be at the ends and the remaining cells lined up between them with the extra folds all along the same side.
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7. Tape the two remaining squares of paper to the end cells so they keep their square profile.
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8. The completed flat row of cuboidal cells.
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9. Now constrict the apical portions of the five middle cells to see how the curve is created. Hold in place with paper clips.
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'''Creators:''' Fieke Neuman and Dr Christine Jasoni. Both from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago]

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Development, Science, Biology

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Main Page

2016-08-31T23:20:09Z

Marro19p:

Main Page

2016-08-31T23:19:45Z

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Burlesque Brain

2016-08-26T03:31:15Z

Marro19p:

A large model used to demonstrate the skull and meninges protecting the brain. Useful in big lecture theatres for first year anatomy teaching and for public demonstrations. The materials used are tactile and each is a metaphor for the function of a particular layer
* Skull - several hard plates that interlock
* Dura mater - tough and flexible
* Arachnoid mater - complex web-work with large blood vessels
* Pia mater - delicate and fitting close to the brain

[http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy/otago620129.mp4 Movie of Burlesque]

Click to enlarge images of Dr Jasoni demonstrating the Burlesque Brain:
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== Production Information ==
This model was made as a one-off from the inside out. The very simple brain shape was carved from a large block of expanding foam, covered with a resin shell, painted and sealed.
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Burlesque Brain16.jpg|
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The pattern pieces for the fabric layers were made by wrapping the brain model with paper and then cutting that paper along lines that resembled sulci until the pattern lay flat. The following images are of tidy reproductions of the original patterns. The Pia pattern was made first and the arachnoid/dura pattern graded up from that. Background grid is 100mm x 100mm.
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Burlesque Brain03.jpg|
Burlesque Brain04.jpg|
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Materials: pink organza fabric (Pia), black devoré fabric and dacron with red trim (Arachnoid) and heavy beige suede-like fabric (Dura). Zips were inserted along the midline.
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Burlesque Brain15.jpg|
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Burlesque Brain13.jpg|
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The aluminium skull plates with clips were designed and produced by a specialist engineer.
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For ease of transport and for maximum unveiling effect a padded carry case was produced to fit the completed model.
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'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (sculpting, painting, patterns and sewing), Shane Soal (expanding foam, resin, painting), Howard Haugh (design and construction of the aluminium components), Alex Witherow (wooden base of carry case). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago] except for Mr Haugh.

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Meninges, Skull, Dura, Arachnoid, Pia, Brain, Science, Biology

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String Art

2016-08-10T04:47:57Z

Marro19p:

=String Art: Axon Tracts in the Spinal Cord=
These string boards are based on classic 1970's string art. Students use their hands and coloured wool to trace and learn several axon tracts:
* Spinal reflex arc
* Corticospinal tract (motor)
* Dorsal column tract (sensory)
* Spinothalamic tract (sensory)
* Spinocerebellar tract (sensory)

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== Downloadable files ==
Composite image file: [https://anatomy-teaching-models.wiki.otago.ac.nz/images/f/f8/StringArtImage.pdf String Art Image]

Cheat sheet: [https://anatomy-teaching-models.wiki.otago.ac.nz/images/1/11/String_Art_Spinal_Neuron_Tracts.pdf String Art Spinal Neuron Tracts]

== Production Information ==
Stylised images of different levels of the brain and spinal cord (based on actual sections) were drawn out and the various tracts and nuclei marked out within them. The final composite image was printed out on adhesive plastic and stuck onto board. Nails were hammered in - large headed nails for cell bodies and finer nails for waypoints. A cheat sheet was also produced to assist the students.

'''Creators:''' Dr Marilyn Duxson, Dr Ping Liu and Dr Brad Hurren (academic support), Fieke Neuman and Robbie McPhee (initial drawings and final artwork), Alex Witherow (wooden boards). All from Department of Anatomy, University of Otago.

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Axon, Neuron, Brain, Spinal Cord, Reflex, Motor Control, Sensation, Science, Biology

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GutTube

2016-08-10T04:46:40Z

Marro19p:

A simple rectangle of fun fur becomes a gut tube for first year health science students to understand how peristalsis can move food (marbles) from one end to the other. Plastic film and coloured wool simulate the gut mesentery containing blood vessels and nerves.

== Production Information ==
Long rectangles (80mm x700mm) were cut from artificial fur fabric. The two long edges were sewn together and overlocked, with the fur on the inside. The ends were left open so that marbles could be introduced. Plastic cling wrap was used to simulate the gut mesentry, with coloured yarn to simulate arteries, veins, lymphatics and nerves within the mesentry.

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'''Creators:''' Dr Ruth Napper, Dr Rebecca Bird and Fieke Neuman. All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago].

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Gut, Peristalsis, Mesentry, Science, Biology

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Developing Face

2016-08-10T04:43:19Z

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A soft toy of the development of the human face at about week 8 when the palatine shelves of the maxillary prominences join to form the palate. Click on any image to enlarge.
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== Production Information ==
The fabric used was stretch fabric. In the following photos of the pattern pieces the background grid is 100mm x 100mm. We chose colours to match this online video: http://www.indiana.edu/~anat550/hnanim/face/face.html

Frontonasal prominence - teal blue
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Mandibular prominence (lower part of pharyngeal arch 1) - maroon
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Maxillary prominences (upper part of pharyngeal arch 1) - purple. A short open-ended zip is incorporated between the two prominences.
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Other arches - grey
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Medial nasal process - yellow and Lateral nasal processes - pale green
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Once sewn up the pieces were filled with dacron and hand sewn together.

The eyes are made of ping pong balls covered with white knit fabric
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'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (patterns, sewing). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago].

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Development, Palate, Mandible, Maxilla, Science, Biology

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Developing Face

2016-08-10T04:42:43Z

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A soft toy of the development of the human face at about week 8 when the palatine shelves of the maxillary prominences join to form the palate. Click on any image to enlarge.
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developing face01.jpg|
</gallery>
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developing face02.jpg|
developing face03.jpg|
developing face04.jpg|
</gallery>
== Production Information ==
The fabric used was stretch fabric. In the following photos of the pattern pieces the background grid is 100mm x 100mm. We chose colours to match this online video: http://www.indiana.edu/~anat550/hnanim/face/face.html

Frontonasal prominence - teal blue
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developing face09.jpg|
</gallery>

Mandibular prominence (lower part of pharyngeal arch 1) - maroon
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
developing face11.jpg|
</gallery>

Maxillary prominences (upper part of pharyngeal arch 1) - purple. A short open-ended zip is incorporated between the two prominences.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
developing face12.jpg|
developing face06.jpg|
developing face07.jpg|
</gallery>

Other arches - grey
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developing face08.jpg|
</gallery>

Medial nasal process - yellow and Lateral nasal processes - pale green
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developing face05.jpg|
developing face13.jpg|
</gallery>

Once sewn up the pieces were filled with dacron and hand sewn together.

The eyes are made of ping pong balls covered with white knit fabric
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
developing face10.jpg|
</gallery>

'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (patterns, sewing). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago].

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Development, Palate, Mandible, Maxilla, Science, Biology

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Developing Face

2016-08-10T04:40:23Z

Marro19p: Created page with "A soft toy of the development of the human face at about week 8 when the palatine shelves of the maxillary prominences join to form the palate. Click on any image to enlarge. ..."

A soft toy of the development of the human face at about week 8 when the palatine shelves of the maxillary prominences join to form the palate. Click on any image to enlarge.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=400px heights=400px>
developing face01.jpg|
</gallery>
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
developing face02.jpg|
developing face03.jpg|
developing face04.jpg|
</gallery>
== Production Information ==
The fabric used was stretch fabric. In the following photos of the pattern pieces the background grid is 100mm x 100mm. We chose colours to match this online video: http://www.indiana.edu/~anat550/hnanim/face/face.html

Frontonasal prominence - teal blue
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
developing face09.jpg|
</gallery>

Mandibular prominence (lower part of pharyngeal arch 1) - maroon
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
developing face11.jpg|
</gallery>

Maxillary prominences (upper part of pharyngeal arch 1) - purple. A short open-ended zip is incorporated between the two prominences.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
developing face12.jpg|
developing face06.jpg|
developing face07.jpg|
</gallery>
'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (patterns, sewing). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago].

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Development, Palate, Mandible, Maxilla, Science, Biology

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Developing Heart

2016-08-10T04:34:38Z

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A flexible model to demonstrate the early development of the heart to first year health science students and developmental classes.
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== Production Information ==
Made from several colours of knit fabric. The background grid in the pattern photo is 100mm x 100mm. Also prepare two long, oversized plastic bags. These should be able to be well sealed once filled. Double-bagging is a good idea.
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The flexible filling is "Floam". Floam is made from "Slime", with added grated polystyrene. Slime recipes are readily available on the internet on kids make-it sites e.g. http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howtos/ht/slime.htm. For this model we used the following recipe:
# Make a 6 - 8% solution of Polyvinyl Alcohol (e.g. Sigma P8136, average molecular weight 30,000 to 70,000, H2O soluble) - tapwater fine, takes a while to dissolve (at least overnight) and can be sped up with a little heat
# Make a similar volume of a 2 - 4% solution of Sodium tetraborate decahydrate - warm tapwater works well
# Stir the PVA slowly into the borax - a clear gel (Slime) will polymerise
# Pour off any excess water and knead the slime into a blob
# Prepare a similar volume of small polystyrene balls (working inside a big plastic bag, grate a polystyrene container into small pieces) and knead into the slime - this is now Floam
Once the Floam is inside the sealed bag it will keep fairly well but may dry up over a few years and need to be replaced
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developing heart02.jpg|
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'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (patterns, sewing, floam). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago].

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Development, Heart, Ventricle, Atrium, Science, Biology

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Developing Heart

2016-08-10T04:32:12Z

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A flexible model to demonstrate the early development of the heart to first year health science students and developmental classes.

== Production Information ==
Made from several colours of knit fabric. The background grid in the pattern photo is 100mm x 100mm. Also prepare two long, oversized plastic bags. These should be able to be well sealed once filled. Double-bagging is a good idea.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
developing heart06.jpg|
developing heart03.jpg|
</gallery>
The flexible filling is "Floam". Floam is made from "Slime", with added grated polystyrene. Slime recipes are readily available on the internet on kids make-it sites e.g. http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howtos/ht/slime.htm. For this model we used the following recipe:
# Make a 6 - 8% solution of Polyvinyl Alcohol (e.g. Sigma P8136, average molecular weight 30,000 to 70,000, H2O soluble) - tapwater fine, takes a while to dissolve (at least overnight) and can be sped up with a little heat
# Make a similar volume of a 2 - 4% solution of Sodium tetraborate decahydrate - warm tapwater works well
# Stir the PVA slowly into the borax - a clear gel (Slime) will polymerise
# Pour off any excess water and knead the slime into a blob
# Prepare a similar volume of small polystyrene balls (working inside a big plastic bag, grate a polystyrene container into small pieces) and knead into the slime - this is now Floam

'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (patterns, sewing, floam). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago].

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Development, Heart, Ventricle, Atrium, Science, Biology

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Burlesque Brain

2016-08-10T04:26:50Z

Marro19p:

A large model used to demonstrate the skull and meninges protecting the brain. Useful in big lecture theatres for first year anatomy teaching and for public demonstrations. The materials used are tactile and each is a metaphor for the function of a particular layer
* Skull - several hard plates that interlock
* Dura mater - tough and flexible
* Arachnoid mater - complex web-work with large blood vessels
* Pia mater - delicate and fitting close to the brain

'''Note:''' Movie of Burlesque Brain will be available shortly.

Click to enlarge images of Dr Jasoni demonstrating the Burlesque Brain:
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain01.jpg|
Burlesque Brain02.jpg|
</gallery>

== Production Information ==
This model was made as a one-off from the inside out. The very simple brain shape was carved from a large block of expanding foam, covered with a resin shell, painted and sealed.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain16.jpg|
</gallery>
The pattern pieces for the fabric layers were made by wrapping the brain model with paper and then cutting that paper along lines that resembled sulci until the pattern lay flat. The following images are of tidy reproductions of the original patterns. The Pia pattern was made first and the arachnoid/dura pattern graded up from that. Background grid is 100mm x 100mm.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain03.jpg|
Burlesque Brain04.jpg|
</gallery>
Materials: pink organza fabric (Pia), black devoré fabric and dacron with red trim (Arachnoid) and heavy beige suede-like fabric (Dura). Zips were inserted along the midline.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain15.jpg|
Burlesque Brain14.jpg|
Burlesque Brain13.jpg|
Burlesque Brain12.jpg|
Burlesque Brain11.jpg|
</gallery>
The aluminium skull plates with clips were designed and produced by a specialist engineer.
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For ease of transport and for maximum unveiling effect a padded carry case was produced to fit the completed model.
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'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (sculpting, painting, patterns and sewing), Shane Soal (expanding foam, resin, painting), Howard Haugh (design and construction of the aluminium components), Alex Witherow (wooden base of carry case). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago] except for Mr Haugh.

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Meninges, Skull, Dura, Arachnoid, Pia, Brain, Science, Biology

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Burlesque Brain

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A large model used to demonstrate the skull and meninges protecting the brain. Useful in big lecture theatres for first year anatomy teaching and for public demonstrations. The materials used are tactile and each is a metaphor for the function of a particular layer
* Skull - several hard plates that interlock
* Dura mater - tough and flexible
* Arachnoid mater - complex web-work with large blood vessels
* Pia mater - delicate and fitting close to the brain

Click to enlarge images of Dr Jasoni demonstrating the Burlesque Brain:
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== Production Information ==
This model was made as a one-off from the inside out. The very simple brain shape was carved from a large block of expanding foam, covered with a resin shell, painted and sealed.
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The pattern pieces for the fabric layers were made by wrapping the brain model with paper and then cutting that paper along lines that resembled sulci until the pattern lay flat. The following images are of tidy reproductions of the original patterns. The Pia pattern was made first and the arachnoid/dura pattern graded up from that. Background grid is 100mm x 100mm.
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Materials: pink organza fabric (Pia), black devoré fabric and dacron with red trim (Arachnoid) and heavy beige suede-like fabric (Dura). Zips were inserted along the midline.
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The aluminium skull plates with clips were designed and produced by a specialist engineer.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain09.jpg|
Burlesque Brain10.jpg|
Burlesque Brain06.jpg|
Burlesque Brain07.jpg|
</gallery>
For ease of transport and for maximum unveiling effect a padded carry case was produced to fit the completed model.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain05.jpg|
Burlesque Brain08.jpg|
</gallery>
'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (sculpting, painting, patterns and sewing), Shane Soal (expanding foam, resin, painting), Howard Haugh (design and construction of the aluminium components), Alex Witherow (wooden base of carry case). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago] except for Mr Haugh.

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Meninges, Skull, Dura, Arachnoid, Pia, Brain, Science, Biology

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Burlesque Brain

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Marro19p:

A large model used to demonstrate the skull and meninges protecting the brain. Useful in big lecture theatres for first year anatomy teaching and for public demonstrations. The materials used are tactile and each is a metaphor for the function of a particular layer
* Skull - several hard plates that interlock
* Dura mater - tough and flexible
* Arachnoid mater - complex web-work with large blood vessels
* Pia mater - delicate and fitting close to the brain

Click to enlarge images of Dr Jasoni demonstrating the Burlesque Brain:
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain01.jpg|
Burlesque Brain02.jpg|
</gallery>

== Production Information ==
This model was made as a one-off from the inside out. The very simple brain shape was carved from a large block of expanding foam, covered with a resin shell, painted and sealed.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain16.jpg|
</gallery>
The pattern pieces for the fabric layers were made by wrapping the brain model with paper and then cutting that paper along lines that resembled sulci until the pattern lay flat. The following images are of tidy reproductions of the original patterns. The Pia pattern was made first and the arachnoid/dura pattern graded up from that. Background grid is 100mm x 100mm.
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Burlesque Brain03.jpg|
Burlesque Brain04.jpg|
</gallery>

'''Creators:''' Dr Christine Jasoni (initial idea and academic support), Fieke Neuman (sculpting, painting, patterns and sewing), Shane Soal (expanding foam, resin, painting), Howard Haugh (design and construction of the aluminium components), Alex Witherow (wooden base of carry case). All from [http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy Department of Anatomy], [http://www.otago.ac.nz University of Otago] except for Mr Haugh.

'''Keywords:''' Teaching, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Meninges, Skull, Dura, Arachnoid, Pia, Brain, Science, Biology

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