BIX-A1044 Guide: Running Systematic Anatomy Teaching on a 42cm Female Torso

Short answer: The BIX-A1044 is a 42 cm female torso model divided into 15 removable parts. The set includes the trunk, a two-part head, brain, two lungs, a two-part heart, stomach, liver, pancreas and spleen, kidney, intestine, and the female reproductive organs. It is made of PVC and mounted on a plastic seat. The model is quoted on request.

Key takeaways

• 15 removable parts — enough for a full systematic pass through thorax and abdomen
• Female-specific anatomy included, not inferred: the female reproductive organs are supplied as part of the set
• Kidneys are modelled separately, so the retroperitoneal organs are not an afterthought
• PVC construction with a plastic seat: a classroom model, not a fragile specimen
• Compact at 42 cm — it fits a shared bench and can be handed to students

What is in the box

Why a removable-part torso beats a poster

Anatomy taught from a diagram teaches sequence; anatomy taught from a model teaches relationships. When a student lifts the two-part heart out of a torso and has to put it back so the lungs, oesophagus and great vessels sit correctly, the spatial constraint is doing the teaching.

The evidence for the format is consistent. The meta-analysis of comparative studies by Yammine and Violato found measurable benefit for physical models in anatomy teaching [1], and a controlled comparison reported that three-dimensional physical models are superior to two-dimensional computer presentations for learning anatomy [2]. A randomised study in nursing students found that instructional design that manages cognitive load improves anatomy learning outcomes — which is the argument for keeping to one system at a time with a model like this rather than unpacking everything at once [3].

A five-session plan for the A1044

• Session 1 — surface and orientation. Keep all 15 parts in place. Identify the regions, planes and the position of the diaphragm.
• Session 2 — thorax. Remove the lungs and the two-part heart. Trace the airway into the lungs and the route of blood through the heart.
• Session 3 — upper abdomen. Remove the stomach, liver, and pancreas-and-spleen unit. Rebuild the order of the foregut organs.
• Session 4 — retroperitoneum and pelvis. Remove the kidney, then the intestine, then the female reproductive organs. Discuss why the kidneys are not peritoneal organs.
• Session 5 — closed-book rebuild. Hand the separated parts to a group and time the reconstruction. The 15 parts make this a genuinely discriminating exercise.

What to check before you order

• Part count and finish. Confirm the 15-part count against the current packing list, since the page lists part groups rather than a numbered inventory.
• Language of any labelling. Ask whether the model carries printed labels and in which language.
• Spares. Because the organs are removable, ask about replacement single parts for a classroom model that will be handled frequently.
• Price. This page does not publish a price; the set is quoted on request and depends on volume.

FAQ

Q1. What is the BIX-A1044?
It is a 42 cm female torso model divided into 15 removable parts, used for teaching human anatomy.

Q2. How many parts does it have?
Fifteen, including a two-part head, brain, two lungs, a two-part heart, stomach, liver, pancreas and spleen, kidney, intestine and the female reproductive organs.

Q3. What is it made of?
PVC, placed inside a plastic seat.

Q4. How tall is the model?
The product page gives the size as 42 cm.

Q5. Is it suitable for nursing and clinical-skills teaching?
Yes. The removable viscera make it suitable for systematic anatomy, nursing fundamentals and physical-assessment teaching where organ relationships must be demonstrated.

Q6. How do I get a price or a bulk quotation?
Email adacpr@adaanatomy.com with the model (BIX-A1044), the quantity you are considering and your destination port; our export team will reply with pricing, lead time and configuration details.

Request a quotation

Email adacpr@adaanatomy.com for the BIX-A1044 price list and shipping details. If your programme covers both sexes, the same torso range includes male and both-sex models and larger 85 cm versions, so a departmental set can be specified in a single order.

References

1. The effectiveness of physical models in teaching anatomy: a meta-analysis of comparative studies. Advances in Health Sciences Education. 2016
2. The superiority of three-dimensional physical models to two-dimensional computer presentations in anatomy learning. Medical Education. 2018
3. Anatomy teaching and cognitive load: a randomised controlled trial in nursing students. BMC Medical Education. 2026