![]() ![]() Once a brief was created on a specific region, a specialist medical writer worked closely with a 3D artist to craft the sexual dimorphic details apparent on the female. This information was discussed in detail with subject matter experts. We referenced anthropological data from specialists’ texts, academic papers, and customer feedback. We wanted to represent the female as comprehensively as possible and set about researching points of sexual dimorphism seen in female bones using resources from forensic anthropology. ![]() Our team felt this would not align with our vision, it would not reflect the nuances of the female skeleton and how it presents, especially in anthropological instances. Irene Walsh: One approach, which is regularly observed in the anatomy market, is to simply replicate the male skeleton and shrink it, adding in the female reproductive organs. Why is this such a major milestone for education equality, and why do you believe this creation hasn’t been developed in the past? The Complete Anatomy female model is the most advanced full female anatomy model in the world and marks the first time that a female model has been built with such intricate detail in its entirety, versus replacing specific parts of male models with female anatomy. The Complete Anatomy female model is the world's most advanced full female anatomy model. We are delighted that Complete Anatomy have developed the full female model and that we have been able to bring this into our teaching of medical students. I was especially mindful of this when writing Gray’s Surface Anatomy and Ultrasound to ensure that we are teaching anatomy that is representative of all patients. At BSMS we have been working with Elsevier for many years, and more recently we have been increasing the amount of diversity in our teaching. Professor Claire Smith: Hello, I’m Professor Claire Smith, Head of Anatomy at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). By providing this option, we want to play our part in disrupting the gender bias which exists in clinical practice. Ultimately, we want to provide the opportunity for educators around the world to teach an entire anatomy course using the female model as default, rather than the male, should they choose to. Our goal has always been to use the latest research, not just highlighting where the female differs from the male, as traditionally taught, but to promote equality through choice. Our vision in developing this advanced 3D full female anatomy model is to create an experience where the male and female anatomy are equally represented. It might surprise you to know that the female anatomy has been historically underrepresented in the study of the human body since the 1500s. I have worked for more than 10 years in the design field, across architectural, graphic, user experience and interface design. Irene Walsh: My name is Irene Walsh and I’m the Director of Product, Design & Content at 3D4Medical from Elsevier, the developer of Complete Anatomy. Please can you introduce yourself, tell us about your background, and what inspired the creation of the innovative 3D full female anatomy model? In this interview, News Medical speak to Irene Walsh, the Director of Product, Design & Content, for 3D4Medical from Elsevier, and Professor Claire Smith, Head of Anatomy at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, about the importance and real-world applications of the Complete Anatomy female model, the most advanced full female anatomy model in the world.
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