TITLE:
Anatomical Models of Embryogenesis: Enumerating the Mechanism from Fertilization to Gastrulation
AUTHORS:
Precious Belema Ibiabuo, Diamond Boma Belema
KEYWORDS:
Fertilization, Morula, Blastocyst, Post-Implantation Embryo
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.14 No.10,
October
10,
2026
ABSTRACT: This study is a studio-anatomical fabrication report describing the design and fabrication of physical models representing selected stages of early human embryonic development. The work uses clay modelling, silicone moulding, fiberglass-resin casting, pigmentation, and finishing to produce durable three-dimensional teaching specimens. The manuscript describes the anatomical reference framework, fabrication process, and intended educational application of the models. Models were fibricated at approximately ×250 linear magnefication, with a base measurement of approximately 20 × 25 cm per model. No educational-effectiveness study, student assessment, or formal learning-outcome measurement was undertaken; therefore, the models are a selected 3-dimentional anatomic representation for educational benefits and teaching resources. Their educational effectiveness was not assessed in the present study. The work was presented to the department of Human Anatomy, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.