The role of the transparent lung segment model

The transparent lung segment model is a teaching model used to display the internal structure of the human lung and the distribution of each lung segment. Its material is mostly transparent plastic or resin, which can clearly present the lung lobes, lung segments and bronchial branch structures of the left and right lungs, allowing learners to intuitively understand the segmented anatomical characteristics of the lungs. Models are usually marked with different colors to indicate each lung segment, which is convenient for distinction and memory.

In medical education, the transparent lung segment model is widely used in the teaching of anatomy, respiratory physiology and thoracic surgery, helping students understand the spatial position of the lung segment and its relationship with the bronchi and blood vessels, and providing intuitive references for clinical operations such as lobectomy and segmentectomy.

In addition, this model can also be used in the teaching and popular science of respiratory diseases, such as explaining the lesion range of tuberculosis, pneumonia or lung cancer. The transparent design enhances visibility and teaching interactivity, serving as an important teaching tool that connects theoretical learning with clinical practice and helping to improve learners' overall understanding of lung structure.