| CPC G09B 23/288 (2013.01) | 16 Claims |

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1. An artificial anatomic canine model configured to geometrically mimic a canine torso, wherein said torso comprises:
a thoracic cavity defined by the canine torso;
a diaphragm associated with the thoracic cavity, wherein the diaphragm comprises a hinge on a dorsal aspect that allows the diaphragm to be pivotably opened for access to the thoracic cavity; and
at least one module that geometrically mimics at least a portion of a canine organ positioned in the cavity, wherein the at least one module is comprised of, in part, or in whole, a hydrogel.
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