Human Model – Liver, on Stand, Big

Quick Answer: The human liver model on stand, big, is a large anatomical model of the liver mounted on a stand for display. Its size makes the surface features easy to see across a classroom, and it is used to teach the liver’s relations with neighbouring organs, its functional segments and its many functions.

What the Larger Size Shows

The listing describes this model as big without giving dimensions, so its scale should be confirmed at enquiry. A larger liver model on stand has a practical advantage: the fine features of the underside, the visceral surface, become visible from the back of a room. Here, shallow impressions mark where the liver rests against its neighbours: the stomach and oesophagus on the left, and the duodenum, right kidney, right adrenal gland and the right bend of the colon on the right.

The front of the liver is divided by the falciform ligament, a fold of peritoneum running up to the diaphragm and front abdominal wall, with the round ligament, the remnant of the fetal umbilical vein, along its lower edge. Surgeons, however, divide the liver differently, into eight functional segments, each with its own branch of the portal vein, hepatic artery and bile duct. Advanced anatomy courses teach these segments because each can be removed separately, and a large model helps when mapping them onto the surface.

The liver’s functions give the model plenty of teaching work: it stores glycogen and releases glucose, makes plasma proteins such as albumin and clotting factors, breaks down drugs and alcohol, converts ammonia to urea and produces bile. It can also regrow lost tissue after partial removal. For the gall bladder and porta hepatis in detail, see the liver with gall bladder model.

Applications

• Lecture-hall demonstrations of liver anatomy where a small model would be hard to see
• Teaching the visceral surface and the organs that touch the liver
• Introducing functional liver segments in advanced anatomy
• Linking liver functions to structure in nursing and nutrition courses

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Check that the liver model is seated securely on its stand before moving it, and carry the stand and model together.
• Wipe with a soft cloth lightly dampened with mild soapy water, and avoid solvents on the glossy painted surface.
• Give it a shelf with clearance above; large models on stands are easily knocked when squeezed into cupboards.

Why Choose LabEquip

Anatomy departments and nursing colleges often choose a large liver model for demonstrations to big groups. LabEquip lists it with its biology lab products; check size and mounting through the LabEquip contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the impressions on the underside of the liver?

They are shallow hollows where neighbouring organs press against the liver, including the stomach, duodenum, right kidney, right adrenal gland and colon.

What is the falciform ligament?

It is a thin fold of peritoneum attaching the front of the liver to the diaphragm and front abdominal wall. It divides the liver’s front surface into right and left lobes as seen from outside.

What are the functional segments of the liver?

Surgeons divide the liver into eight segments, each with its own blood supply and bile drainage. A segment can be removed without harming the others, which guides liver surgery.

Can the liver regenerate?

Yes. After part of the liver is removed, the remaining tissue can grow back toward its original mass, which is why living donors can give part of their liver for transplant.

What does the liver do with ammonia?

Ammonia is produced when amino acids are broken down and is toxic. The liver converts it into urea, which passes into the blood and is excreted by the kidneys in urine.

Why choose a big liver model?

A larger model makes small surface features visible to a whole class during demonstrations. For desk work by small groups, a standard-size model is usually enough.

Last Updated: September 2026