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Reusable 3D pelvic floor teaching model for layered construction activities

Fabricate a 3D pelvic model optimized for Play-Doh adhesion to support interactive, multi-layer anatomical muscle building in medical workshops.

Project Overview

Understanding complex four-layer pelvic floor anatomy is challenging for PA students using static models. While hands-on Play-Doh modeling improves spatial comprehension, standard pelvic models currently available are both costly and lack the surface friction required to support stacked layers of modeled tissue. Our team is developing a low-cost ($3–$7/unit), 3D-printed pelvic skeleton featuring flexible membranes and ligaments engineered to hold Play-Doh. This design allows multiple layers of constructed musculature to be built during interactive workshops while enabling residue-free cleaning over a 3–5 year period.

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Team Members (Left to Right: Sara Mlodik, Hiba Shah, Abigayle Chapman, Katherine Ahlquist, Mina Hawkins, Karen Pisano)
Team Members (Left to Right: Sara Mlodik, Hiba Shah, Abigayle Chapman, Katherine Ahlquist, Mina Hawkins, Karen Pisano)

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