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Build a Coronary Artery Model with ¥100-Shop Materials

Introduction Today we have a slightly different theme, and we would like to introduce craft ideas that are perfect for "free research during summer vacation." It is a ``coronary artery model'' made from materials available at 100 yen shops. The target age is elementary school students and older. What are Coronary Arteries? Coronary arteries carry nutrients and oxygen to the heart.

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Introduction

Today we have a slightly different theme, and we'd like to introduce some craft ideas that are perfect for "summer vacation free research."

It is a ``coronary artery model'' made from materials available at 100 yen shops.

The target age is elementary school students and older.

What is a coronary artery?

What is a coronary artery?Important blood vessels that send nutrients and oxygen to the heart It is.

The heart is a pump that sends blood throughout the body, but the heart itself needs blood.

Although it is usually invisible, it runs around the surface of the heart.

When made into a model, it looks like an image of a catheter test seen by a doctor.

(All images are free materials created with Canva)

catheter treatment images
model blood vessels

preparation

Materials can be purchased at 100 yen shops.

  • flexible wire aluminum
  • flora tape
  • J hook
  • handicraft clay
  • pliers
  • Measure (ruler)

Flora tape and resin will be the color of the model, so choose your favorite color.

Creation of left anterior descending artery

cut the wire

Spread flora tape

Sprinkle it on the cut wire.

Continued

Create blood vessels one by one in this way.
Please download the PDF file of how to make it.