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Anatomical and Health Education Models

Usage Policy

Health education models are available at the Ramirez Library in the Harlingen Clinical Education Building (HCEBL).

  • Models available for check out at the Information Desk. 
  • Models can be checked out for 14 days.
  • A current UTRGV ID is required.

Health Education Models

Cardiovascular Disease Folding Display

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813356
  • Providing practical information and informative illustrations, this display explains cardiovascular disease and identifies risk factors, including those that can be controlled through lifestyle changes and with medication. 
  • This display is contained within a green felt protective bag. 

The consequences of obesity [model]

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812812
  • Description:  A 3-D display which uses hand painted models to explain the dangers of obesity. Models are permanently mounted and accompanied by text that clearly describes each condition.
  • Display is contained within its own durable wooden carrying case. 
    • Contents: Wooden display case; protective foam covers

The consequences of diabetes [model]

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812879
  • A3-D display which uses hand painted models to explain the dangers of diabetes. Models are permanently mounted and accompanied by text that clearly describes each condition.
  • Display is contained within its own durable wooden carrying case. 
    • Contents: Wooden display case; protective foam covers

Clogged Artery Display Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813059
  • A model which is used to display how the buildup of plaque in an artery can constrict the flow of blood possibly leading to chest pain, heart-attack, or stroke.  

Death of an Artery Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813232
  • This display contains hand-painted, cross-sectional, 3-D models of arteries that show the various stages of plaque buildup.
  • The interior size of each vessel diminishes, making it easy to visualize a process that can eventually result in death.
  • Model comes with protective felt cover.

Diabetes Folding Display

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812705
  • Providing practical information and informative illustrations, this display explains the different types of diabetes disease and identifies risk factors and complications, including those that can be controlled through lifestyle changes and with medication.
  • This display is contained within a green felt protective cover. 

Diabetic Foot Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813299
  • This Diabetic Foot Model represents a foot with ulcers in various stages of development as well as other features commonly associated with diabetes.
  • Comes with green canvas carrying case and instructional card. 

The Road To Health Toolkit

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812887
  • Designed by the National Diabetes Education Program, the Road To Health Toolkit is designed especially for minority groups who are at an increased risk for Type 2 Diabetes. 
  • The toolkit contains materials that can be used to help launch a community outreach program relaying both the risks and the methods of prevention for Type 2 diabetes. 
  • All toolkit materials are contained within a canvas zippered carrying bag (contains 13 pcs)

Faux food and serving dishes package

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812929
  • Includes plastic models of food as well as serving and measuring dishes. 
  • Items are stored in a plastic carrying case (contains 46 pieces)

Serving Portions Plates and Glass

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813000
  • A Four-piece set of glass tableware conveniently marked with correct food portion sizes.
    • Contents: 1 Glass Full Size Serving Plate; 1 Glass Medium Size Serving Plate; 1 Glass 8 oz. Serving Cup; 1 Glass Serving Bowl

Bodylogic™ Body Fat Analyzer

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812820
  • The Bodylogic™ Body Fat Analyzer is a handheld electronic device used to provide quick and accurate results of a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI), and Body Fat Percentage, conveniently displayed on an easy-to-read LCD display. 
  • Product is stored in a black cardboard box. 
    • Contents: 1 Body Fat Analyzer; 1 Illustrated Instruction Manual; 1 Fitness/Nutrition Book

1 lb. & 5 lbs. Fat Models

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813125
  • Fat models used to help demonstrate the look and feel of one pound of human fatty tissue. 
  • Fat Models are contained in plastic wrapping (contains 2 pieces) 

Breast Self-Examination Model 

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812994
  • A model breast used for educating women on the importance of breast self-examination in detecting breat cancer. 
  • The models are made of BIOLIKE™ synthetic tissue to more accurately simulate real human tissue. 
  • This set is contained in a green canvas carrying bag 
    • Contents: 2 break models; 1 Bottle of BIOLIKE Model Powder; 4 Educational Booklets; 2 Foam inserts; 1 Green Canvas Carrying Bag

Testicular Cancer Self-Examination Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813117
  • A model used to demonstrate the importance of testicular self-examination in detecting the threat of testicular cancer among males.
  • The models are made of BIOLIKE™ synthetic tissue to more accurately simulate real human tissue. 
  • This set is contained in a green canvas carrying bag.
    • Contents: 1 Testicular Model; 1 Bottle of BIOLIKE Model Powder; 4 Educational Booklets; 2 Foam inserts; 1 Green Canvas Carrying Bag

Human Torso

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812754
  • Standard Human Unisex torso model (contains 18 pieces)
  • Plastic model dissects into distinct parts which include the head with open brain (four parts) and part of skull, eye with optic nerve, two lung halves, two-part heart, liver, part of large intestine with appendix flap (two parts), large intestine halve, small intestine, kidney halve. 
  • Torso model is stored in a black canvas carrying bag.  

Standard Skeleton Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812937
  • Standard Skeleton model with moveable joints, jawbone, and spinal curvature (contains 2 pieces)
  •  Comes with a stand for suspending the model by the head.