Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

Anatomy and Pathology Collection

The anatomy and pathology collection consists of approximately 12,000 specimens and artefacts.

Most of the museum is arranged according to systems of the human body (eg. cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal).

The exhibits are rotated throughout the year so that they correspond with the various curricula of students using the museum.

Specimens and historic models held in the collection include the following:


Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

Resin corrosion cast of the lungs.

Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

Plaster anatomical model, Franz-Josef Steger.

Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

Dissected, preserved upper limb specimen.

Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

Dissected, preserved brain with haemorrage.

Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

Dissected, preserved brain with melanoma.

Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

Dissected, preserved lung with tuberculosis.

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