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Table 2 Anatomical structures being printed using material extrusioin and SLA respectively

From: A 3D printed model of the female pelvis for practical education of gynecological pelvic examination

Parts being printed using FDM:

Bones:

Spine

Iliac bone

Parts of ischial bone

Parts of pubic bone

Lymph nodes:

Pelvic lymph nodes

Para-aortic lymph nodes

Arterial vessels:

Aorta

Internal Iliac Artery

External Iliac Artery

Venous vessels:

Inferior Vena Cava

Iliac Vein

Internal Iliac vein

Ligaments:

Parametrium

Symphysis

Uterus with Cervix

 

Pelvic floor

 

Urinary tract:

Bladder

Urethra

Vulva:

Labia minora

Labia majora

Clitoris

Vagina

 

Rectum

 

Anus

 

Parts being printed using SLA:

Arterial vessels:

Uterine Artery

Nerval structures:

Superior Hypogastric Plexus

Inferior Hypogastric Plexus

Ligaments:

Round Ligaments

Sacro-uterine Ligaments

Ovarian Ligament

Suspensory Ligament of Ovary (= Infundibulopelvic Ligament)

Fallopian Tubes

 

Ovaries

 

Urinary tract:

Ureters