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Anatomy Warehouse, a leading supplier of anatomical education tools, today announced an exclusive U.S. partnership with Erler-Zimmer to introduce the groundbreaking 3D Anatomy Series, a line of advanced 3D-printed anatomical models, into the American educational market. A Smarter, More Ethical Path to Learning “Plastinates filled a gap when they were introduced—but if 3D printing technology existed at the time, there would've been no reason to invent plastinates in the first place,&r …

Healthcare classrooms look very different today than they did twenty years ago. Chalk-dust lectures and “watch one, do one” apprenticeships are giving way to simulation training in healthcare – lifelike scenarios in which students and professionals test their hands-on knowledge and learn from honest mistakes long before a real patient is at risk. When a manikin’s pulse drops after a delayed epinephrine dose, the lesson is unforgettable; when a virtual hip bleeds because a …

Anatomy Warehouse Webinar Episode 1: Venipuncture and IV Practice Arm Kit and Simulation Arm Liz: Hey, I'm Liz, the CEO at Anatomy Warehouse. We're starting a new webinar series where we're going to bring you into our world, which is all about curiosity. I'm in our warehouse right now, which is full of anatomy models, healthcare simulators, dissection specimens, and charts. In fact, the frogs are back there, skeletons are behind me, and we've got bone parts and IV arms right here. And while s …

Many people prefer to learn through seeing and doing. Regardless of preferences, this hands-on approach is an effective way to learn a variety of subjects and become a better problem solver. See what the research says about hands-on learning (aka experiential learning) and the best approaches to implementing it.  What Is the Experiential Learning Model? The official experiential learning model (ELM) was developed by David A. Kolb in the 1980s, focusing on four stages: experiencing, reflecti …

Teaching and studying anatomy and physiology can be challenging, but with the right resources and tools, it becomes an engaging and rewarding experience. Whether you're a student learning complex concepts or an educator aiming to make lessons more interactive, incorporating a variety of study aids can enhance understanding and retention. In this guide, we'll explore: Effective methods for studying and teaching anatomy and physiology Digital teaching resources and learning tools Physical study a …

If you're considering a degree in healthcare, medicine, or life sciences – or even just exploring how the human body works – you’ve encountered the terms anatomy and physiology. While they’re often used together, they are not the same. Understanding the difference between anatomy and physiology is key to preparing for future studies or careers in science and medicine. This guide breaks down anatomy vs. physiology, how they’re related, and how to study them effective …