Top 10 Most Popular Spine and Pelvis STL 3D Printable Files

[BryceMooney]

TOP TEN THE MOST DOWNLOADED EMBODI3D. CATEGORY SPINE AND PELVIS Following with our weekly top ten, this week we would like to present the most spine and pelvis dowloads models from embodi3d. The spine is made of a column of bones. Spine anatomy can be difficult to master and is essential for performing spine procedures. A round bone called a vertebral body forms each bone. The body is located in the front of the spine. Our spine is made up of multiple joints at each level and many of these joints in the spine are synovial joints. The skull is connected to the cervical spine at C1 by synovial joints called the occipital-cervical joint. Each spinal motion segment of the spine has a pair of facet joints that provide the posterior support for the spine. Spinal surgery is inherently dangerous due to the delicate nature of the surrounding anatomy. Intra-operative guides, created with patient-specific data, may have the ability to mitigate the risks associated with these procedures. The use of intra-operative imaging increases harmful radiation exposure for both doctors and patients. 3DP guides may offer an alternative as a simple, convenient, low cost and complex-equipment free way to improve the accuracy of pedicle screw placement for example. Once again, the 1st place is for Dr. Mike’s showing us a 3D printed lumbar vertebrae created from a CT scan. 3D printing and modeling is a rapidly expanding field with a large potential role for radiologists. Let’s take a look into this ten outstanding models and don’t forget to register in order to download the images clicking here: https://www.embodi3d.com/register/

 

1. This is a full-size human lumbar vertebra created from a real CT scan. The vertebrae in the lumbar spine are the largest of the entire spine, designed to hold increasing forces of weight. The lumbar spinal canal is also the largest, allowing for more space for the nerves. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/16-lumbar-vertebra/

 

2. This 3D printable STL file and medical model of the lumbar spine was generated from real CT scan data and is thus anatomically accurate as it comes from a real person. It shows the detailed anatomy of the lumbar (lower back) spine, including the vertebral bodies, facets, neural foramina and spinous proceses. This file was originally created by Dr. Bruno Gobbato, who has graciously given permission to share it here on Embodi3D. Modifications were made by Dr. Mike to make it suitable for 3D printing. Download is free for registered members. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/107-lumbar-spine-stl-medical-model/

 

3. A anatomically accurate L3 vertebra extracted from a DICOM CT dataset (0.5 mm slice thickness x 95 slices).The model may be useful for medical education and shows shows the vertebral body, spinous process, facets, transverse processes and spinal canal. The file is in STL format and compressed with ZIP. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/58-l3-vertebra-from-ct-scan/

 

4. A 3D printable STL file of the cervical spine was generated from real CT scan data and is thus anatomically accurate as it comes from a real person. It shows the relationship between the skull base and the C1 and C2 vertebrae, as well as the alignment and position of the cervical vertebrae. Perfect for education. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/105-cervical-spine/

 

5. The lumbar spine is shaped like the cervical spine, we can see it in this 3D printable model generated from a real CT scan; it is lordotic like a backwards “C”. The two lordotic curves in the neck and low back are balanced by the thoracic kyphotic “C” curve so the spine’s center of gravity is overall balanced in an “S” shape. The vertebrae in the lumbar spine are the largest of the entire spine, designed to hold increasing forces of weight. The lumbar spinal canal is also the largest, allowing for more space for the nerves. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/106-l4-lumbar-vertebra-stl-file-from-ct-scan-for-3d-printing/

 

6. The first cervical vertebra (C1) is called the atlas and is aptly named after the Greek god Altas, who carried the world on his shoulders. The C1 vertebra connects the skull to the cervical spine. This anatomically accurate C1 vertebra was extracted from a DICOM CT dataset (0.5 mm slice thickness x 47 slices) https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/62-c1-vertebra-from-ct-scan/

 

7. The primary function of the hyoid bone is to serve as an anchoring structure for the tongue. The bone is situated at the root of the tongue in the front of the neck and between the lower jaw and the largest cartilage of the larynx, or voice box. This 3d model of the hyoid bone was localized from the .stl --sectioned off in the software -- and that part of the anatomy was revised using 3D modeling techniques to be highly adaptable to 3D printing platforms for potential regenerative medicine applications. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/34-3d-printer-ready-human-hyoid-bone/

 

8. A 3d model of a cervical spine on a patient with severe hyperflexion injury to a cervical spine during an assault in 1988 and sustained a number of fractures and subluxations. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/112-cervical-spine-stl-file-from-ct-scan/

 

9. The thoracic spine aids in keeping the body upright, protects vital chest organs and articulates with each rib to form the rib cage. This 3D printable STL file of the thoracic spine was generated from real CT scan data and is thus anatomically accurate as it comes from a real person. It shows detailed anatomy of the thoracic spine, including the relationship with the ribs. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/9481-thoracic-vertebra/

 

10. A thoracic vertebra generated by using the contouring tools in 3DSlicer and smoothed in Blender. https://www.embodi3d.com/files/file/103-thoracic-spine-1/

 

References:

1. Wilcox, B., Mobbs, R. J., Wu, A. M., & Phan, K. (2017). Systematic review of 3D printing in spinal surgery: the current state of play. Journal of Spine Surgery, 3(3), 433.