The Adult Human Skull with Brain Phantom is a versatile tool ideal for medical research and treatment planning, specifically for non-invasive HIFU brain surgeries and medical imaging studies. Resembling the Head Phantom but without skin-mimicking tissue, this model features a realistic three-layered structure with an inner diploe layer, closely resembling the average human male skull. Crafted from a patented epoxy-based bone material, it ensures compatibility with Ultrasound, MRI, and X-Ray/CT applications. Customization options for different parts of the skull are also available upon request. This phantom can be used with Barium-sulfate, Iodine-based, Gadolinium-based, Microbubble, and Iron Oxide-based contrast mediums.
The phantom incorporates the complete ventricular system, including lateral, third, and fourth ventricles. These inflatable ventricles simulate realistic pressure dynamics within the brain, closely approximating actual cerebral anatomy. The ventricles can be filled with various liquids to achieve desired effects.
For MRI applications, the phantom’s tissues exhibit realistic T2 relaxation time values, making it an excellent fit for T2-weighted MRI imaging techniques. Proton Density imaging methods also yield high-quality outcomes. While T1-weighted techniques are viable, T1 values are less accurate, falling within the approximate range of 100 ms.
Before imaging the phantom, please fill the ventricles with water (or chosen contrast agent) using the tube on the back of the brain. After filling the ventricles, plug the tube with a removable blue silicone plug.
- Human Skull
- Human Brain
- Blood Vessels
- Bifurcation
- Brain Ventricles
- Tumor
- Falx Cerebri
*/ These X-Ray scans were obtained from our Adult Human Head Phantom (Dynamic). However, the skull used in this phantom is our standard adult skull– SKU: SL-A01. If you have any questions related to these, please write us at [email protected] /*
For more imaging quality references, please see our Radiographs page.
Technical Properties:
| Type of Tissue | Sound Velocity [m/s] | Density [g/cm³] | Hardness [Shore 00] | T2 [ms] | Speckles | Attenuation Measured at 2.25 MHz [dB/cm] |
| Cortical Bone | 3000 ± 30 | 2.31 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.4 ± 0.3 |
| Trabecular Bone | 2800 ± 50 | 2.03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21 ± 2 |
| Brain Matter | 1400 ± 10 | 0.99 | 20 | 70 | YES | 1.0 ± 0.2 |
| Thermal Properties of Bone-Mimicking Tissue | |||||
| Thermal Conductivity | Volumetric Specific Heat Capacity | Thermal Diffusivity | Thermal Resistivity | Specific Heat | Speed of Sound |
| 0.776 W/ m K | 1.040 MJ/ m^3 K | 0.746 mm^2/ s | 1.289 m K/ W | 0.978 J/ g Deg Celsius | 3070 m/s |
| HU Values of the Tissue Mimicking Materials | ||
| S.No. | Tissue Type | HU Value (average) |
| 1 | Brain Tissue | -25 |
| 2 | Trabecular Bone | 800 |
| 3 | Cortical Bone | 1300 |
View our technical properties, thermal properties of bone-mimicking tissue, and HU values of the tissue-mimicking material in the tables accessible through the button below.
Adult Skull with Brain Phantom
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Phantom:
- Size: 6 x 9 x 9 Inches
- Weight: 6 Lbs (approx.).
Shipment:
- Size: 16 x 12 x 10 Inches
- Weight: 18 Lbs (approx.)
- Soft tissue and organs: Composition of urethane-based soft resin
- Synthetic bones: Patented ceramic-reinforced epoxy-based composite material
