The 3D Temporal Bone Collection

Plant-based surgical simulators made in the U.S.A. by an otolaryngology resident.

Dissect each one to learn human temporal bone anatomy, hearing and vestibular systems.

3D temporal bone with dense otic capsule, less dense trabecular bone, hollow scala typmani (pink), hollow scala vestibuli (bluish-purple), carotid lumen (red), jugular bulb lumen (blue), and cochleovestibular nerve (yellow).
Magnification of middle and inner ear structures during multi-color 3D printing.
Cortical mastoidectomy and facial recess on 3D printed temporal bone.