Brain and Head
Brain and head anatomy is foundational across neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dentistry, and nursing education. Physical brain models a...
How to Choose
| Model Type | Best For | Key Features | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half brain, life-size | Introductory allied health, basic anatomy reference | Shows internal brain structures in a single sagittal section | $120 – $250 AUD |
| 5-part brain, life-size | Nursing, physiotherapy, OT, speech pathology programmes | Separates into lobes, handles well in teaching, covers most curriculum requirements | $200 – $400 AUD |
| Brain with brain stem, multi-part | Neuroscience, advanced allied health, medical education | Includes removable brain stem, cerebellum, and cranial nerve detail | $300 – $600 AUD |
| EZ Augmented Anatomy brain | Interactive teaching, simulation labs | Physical model plus companion app for digital overlay and additional detail | $150 – $350 AUD |
| Adult skull, 3-part | Anatomy education, dental education, clinical reference | Separates into calvaria, base, and mandible, shows cranial foramina | $150 – $350 AUD |
| Numbered skull | Anatomy assessment | All bones numbered for student identification exercises | $200 – $400 AUD |
| Didactically painted skull | Visual anatomy teaching | Colour-coded bone groups for teaching bone identification | $180 – $380 AUD |
| Sagittal head section | Neuroscience, neuroanatomy courses | Shows midline brain structures, nasal cavity, pharynx, and cranial base in one view | $250 – $500 AUD |
What to check before buying
Programme level — Introductory allied health programmes need a model that shows major lobes and orientations clearly. Advanced neuroscience programmes need detail at the level of cranial nerve origins, deep brain structures, and vascular anatomy.
Handling frequency — Models used by large student cohorts in practical sessions should be evaluated for durability. Multi-part models that separate into many small components need to withstand repeated assembly and disassembly.
Brain and head anatomy is foundational across neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dentistry, and nursing education. Physical brain models allow students and clinicians to handle, rotate and disassemble structures that are impossible to visualise meaningfully from a flat diagram — making them indispensable in any healthcare training environment.
The Anatomy Store stocks 59 brain and head models, from entry-level half-brain specimens to highly detailed multi-part cerebral dissection models and full sagittal skull sections. Several models in this range are from the EZ Augmented Anatomy series, which pairs physical models with a companion app for layered digital visualisation.
Common Questions
A life-size 5-part brain model that separates into identifiable lobes is the standard choice for nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology programmes. It covers the curriculum requirements for these disciplines at a price point that suits most department budgets. For programmes covering cranial nerves in detail, models that include brain stem components and cranial nerve labelling add significant teaching value.