A1042 vs A1047: 85cm or 42cm Anatomy Torso?
Short answer: BIX-A1042 is an 85 cm, 21-part torso with male and female reproductive organs, a fetus and a female chest cover. BIX-A1047 is a 42 cm, 18-part torso priced at US $69.24. Choose A1042 for a lecture hall that needs visible organ relationships and both sexes in one model; choose A1047 for small-group tables, bedside teaching or a tight budget.
Key takeaways
- Size changes the teaching format. 85 cm is a demonstration model; 42 cm is a table model.
- A1042 documents 21 parts, including male and female reproductive organs and a three-piece female reproductive set with fetus.
- A1047 documents 18 parts and a published price of US $69.24; its page does not list the individual parts.
- Both are anatomy teaching torsos, not dissection cadavers. A1042 is stated as PVC; A1047 does not publish a full material specification.
- A1042 has no published price; A1047 does. That alone can decide a tender.
Side-by-side
| Criterion | BIX-A1042 | BIX-A1047 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 85 cm | 42 cm |
| Parts | 21 | 18 |
| Material | PVC, on a plastic seat | Not stated (page states 18 dissectible parts) |
| Sex representation | Male, female and asexual genitalia; female chest cover | Asexual torso |
| Fetal model | Yes — three-piece female reproductive organs with fetus | Not stated |
| Documented organ list | Yes, 21-part breakdown on the page | No itemised list on the page |
| Published price | No | US $69.24 reference |
| Packaging data | Not published | Not published |
| Best format | Lecture demonstration, group comparison | Small-group table, individual study |
What the 21 parts of A1042 actually include
| System | Parts stated on the page |
|---|---|
| Body shell | Torso, female chest cover, head, eye, asexual genitalia |
| Nervous system | Brain, spinal cord |
| Thoracic organs | Lungs (2), heart (2) |
| Abdominal organs | Liver, kidney, stomach, intestine (2) |
| Reproductive system | Male reproductive organs (2); female reproductive organs with fetus (3 pieces) |
The page also states that the stomach and intestine can be replaced with the XC-204 set, which matters if you already own that model or plan to standardise consumables across a lab.
Choose A1042 when the room is the audience
At 85 cm, A1042 is large enough for a lecturer to hold up an organ and still be seen from the back row. The 21-part breakdown covers the systems most anatomy courses examine: brain, spinal cord, lungs, heart, liver, kidney, stomach, intestine and both reproductive sets. The female chest cover lets the same torso switch between male and female external anatomy without a second model, and the three-piece fetal set supports obstetrics or prenatal anatomy teaching.
The trade-off is logistical. The page does not publish carton size or weight, and an 85 cm torso is volumetric. Before ordering a class set, request the carton dimensions and decide whether the lab has shelf space for 85 cm models when they are not in use.
Choose A1047 when the table is the classroom
A1047 is a 42 cm, 18-part torso with a published reference price of US $69.24. Its page describes it as compact and suitable for medical schools, nursing training and biology classrooms, and states ISO and CE certification. It is the better fit for small-group teaching, where each table needs its own model, or for a programme that wants a lower-cost model per student group.
The limitation is documentation: the page does not itemise the 18 parts, so you cannot tell from the listing whether a specific organ is removable. If your syllabus names each removable organ, ask for the part list before comparing it with A1042.
What the evidence says about physical anatomy models
A meta-analysis of comparative studies found an advantage for physical models in anatomy teaching [1]. A 2026 systematic review maps the wider shift toward virtual anatomy tables, immersive techniques and 3D printing, and notes that these tools work best when they are integrated rather than substituted for hands-on material [2]. An evaluation of 3D-printed anatomical models in anatomy education reaches a similar practical conclusion: the model has to match the learning task [3].
The limitation is that neither A1042 nor A1047 is a dissection cadaver. They teach spatial relationships and organ identification; they do not teach tissue texture, variation or dissection technique.
Decision rule
| If your priority is… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Visible from the back of a lecture hall | A1042 |
| Both sexes and a fetal model in one torso | A1042 |
| One model per small-group table | A1047 |
| A published price for a tender | A1047 |
| A documented 21-part organ list | A1042 |
| Lower freight volume | A1047 (confirm carton data) |
If you need both formats, the sensible split is one A1042 for demonstration and several A1047 units for student tables. Email chinonplus@adaanatomy.com with your class size and room layout, and we will quote the mix rather than a single model.
FAQ
Q1. What is the main difference between A1042 and A1047?
A1042 is 85 cm with 21 parts and both male and female reproductive organs; A1047 is 42 cm with 18 parts and a published price of US $69.24.
Q2. Does A1042 include a fetus?
Yes. The page lists female reproductive organs with fetus as three pieces.
Q3. Is A1047 unisex?
The page describes it as an asexual torso. It does not list male or female reproductive organs.
Q4. What material are they made from?
A1042 is stated as PVC on a plastic seat. A1047 is described as having dissectible parts; the page does not give a full material specification.
Q5. Are the prices published?
A1047 has a reference price of US $69.24. A1042 does not publish a price; it is a quotation item.
Q6. How do I choose for a class of 30?
One A1042 for demonstration plus five to six A1047 units for table work is a common split. Email chinonplus@adaanatomy.com with your room layout and we will quote the mix.
Request a mixed quotation
Write to chinonplus@adaanatomy.com with the number of demonstration stations, the number of student tables and the city of delivery. Ask for the A1042 carton dimensions and the A1047 part list in the same reply, so the comparison is based on the same level of detail.
References
- The effectiveness of physical models in teaching anatomy: a meta-analysis of comparative studies. Advances in Health Sciences Education. 2016.
- Advances in anatomy education: the role of virtual anatomy tables, immersive techniques, and 3D printing. A systematic review. Folia Morphologica. 2026.
- An evaluation of the use of 3D-printed anatomical models in anatomy education. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. 2025.