Circle of Willis Models

3D printed Circle of Willis in a Clear Skull.

Designer: Anthony Weinhaus, Associate Professor & Co-Director, Program in Human Anatomy
Digital Anatomist: Ali Kahlert

To teach the location and purpose of the Circle of Willis in feeding the brain with oxygenated blood

The model is made using a polyjet 3D-printer. The skull is made from a hard plastic, while the vasculature is a compliant material colored to represent the arteries and sinuses. 

3D printed Circle of Willis on a pedestal.

Designer: Anthony Weinhaus, Associate Professor & Co-Director, Program in Human Anatomy
Digital Anatomist: Ali Kahlert

To teach the shape and purpose of the Circle of Willis in feeding the brain with oxygenated blood.

The model is made using a polyjet 3D-printer. The vasculature is a compliant material, colored to represent the arteries. The base is a hard plastic.