The most essential benefit to having one or more options with regards to digestive system models in a physician's office or clinical setting is that patients can actually see the digestive system. Full models will include everything from the mouth and nose area through the entire system, providing a full picture of the complete digestive process. The doctor, nurse or health professional can use digestive system models to demonstrate to the patient how a problem or health issue anywhere along the gastro intestinal tract can result in pains, health problems and digestive disorders.

Often the complexity of the digestive system and all the different associated parts are not included in all brain anatomy models. Models that provide components including the liver, spleen, pancreas and the gall bladder provide the most comprehensive view of the internal workings of the digestive system.

Are there any types of digestive system models that show disease problems within the GI tract or the stomach?

For doctors consulting with patients and teachers working with students, models that show both a healthy stomach and digestive tract as well as disease conditions are important considerations for selecting digestive system models. These digestive system models include depictions of ulcers in the stomach as well as health related issues in the esophagus.

The ulcerated digestive system models include minor enteritis types of lesions and pathology up to full perforation and bleeding types of ulcers. Gastritis is also depicted in these types of stomach digestive system models. For the esophagus model diseases commonly presented include acid reflux, carcinoma, hernia and ulcers. These models are mounted on a base and have either two parts or a lengthwise section, clearly showing the symptoms of both the conditions as well as the possible scarring or healing of the different diseases.

For classroom work two part stomach digestive system models give students a look into the tissue and structure of the stomach in a lifelike and authentic way. Major nerves and blood vessels are also provided for both the external and internal views of these types of digestive system models. How much space do digestive system models take up in an office or classroom?

Unlike larger full skeletal models, digestive system models tend to be smaller, typically weighing less than 5 pounds, unless the full digestive system models are used which are just under 10 pounds. They are usually mounted on a stand for easy storage and display, and they are convenient for storing on bookcases or in medical supply cabinets or other storage facilities. For classrooms they are ideal for use on lab counters or on display shelves around the room. Since they are so lightweight they are also easy for students to use at their particular desk or station. The durable plastic material the digestive system models are made of stand up well to multiple types of uses and the colors and details stay vibrate for many years.