Dissection casts of the human brain

Anat Rec. 1975 Nov;183(3):431-5. doi: 10.1002/ar.1091830307.

Abstract

A simple, inexpensive method of making accurate permanent casts of brain dissections is described. Dissected brain preparations are used to produce silicone rubber molds. Methyl methacrylate is used to make the hard plastic models.

MeSH terms

  • Brain / anatomy & histology*
  • Brain Stem / anatomy & histology
  • Dissection / methods*
  • Humans
  • Methylmethacrylates
  • Models, Structural*
  • Silicone Elastomers

Substances

  • Methylmethacrylates
  • Silicone Elastomers