breast

grabcad

for my research I needed a simple 3D model of the breast to do some preliminary deformation analysis. I searched the internet but I couldn't find any free 3D model. I used MakeHuman software to generate a model of an aged woman. I exported it as STL and naively thought I can use it right away in mesh generation and FEM apps. it took me 5 days to learn how to repair the mesh and turn it to a 3D solid model. I used many software packages to do this. SpaceClaim, SolidWorks, 3D Max, Inventor, FreeCAD, Blender, meshlab, Netfabb... I thought maybe by sharing this file I can help other researchers to have some simple models to start with. you may consider that this is not a scientific model by any standard. just something to start with! you don't have to mention my name to acknowledge you have used this file but it would be nice if you do. I hope it helps :)