Knee & superior tibiofibular joints (open capsule)
Product code: HPF8K-02
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Single Side Left or right side of a region / system / organ.
The knee joint is a modified bicondylar synovial hinge joint that permits movement around three mutually perpendicular axes. A complex blend of joint surface geometry and soft tissue support provides the optimal combination of mobility and stability necessary for bipedal locomotion. This Flexible Plastinate enables the structure, alignment and various movements of the knee joint to be visualized and dynamically explored alongside the joint capsule, associated ligaments and menisci, and their interconnections. The superior tibiofibular joint and the proximal part of the interosseous membrane of the leg are also revealed. Structures can be moved and dynamically explored to enhance kinaesthetic learning.
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Uninterrupted 360° views
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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
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Dissectible
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Flexible
Typical features
- Distal part of the femur and proximal parts of the tibia and fibula.
- Knee joint capsule removed anteriorly and posteriorly to reveal the synovial cavity and articular surfaces of the femur and tibia.
- Tibial and fibular collateral ligaments.
- Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments.
- Attachment of medial meniscus to deep part of tibial collateral ligament.
- Menisci and meniscofemoral ligaments.
- Patella and patellar ligament (reflected anteriorly).
- Transverse ligament of knee.
- Superior tibiofibular joint, with joint capsule and ligaments.
- Proximal part interosseous membrane of leg.
- Visualisation of various movement of the knee joint including close packing.*
* Note: full range of motion is not possible.
Possible variants or pathology
- Appearance of flexibly plastinated tissue.
- Osteoporosis.
- Osteoarthritis and disease-related joint deformity.
- Rheumatological changes to bone and soft tissue changes.
- Age-related changes to soft tissues.
- Worn (degenerated) or torn menisci.
- Complete or partial ligamentous tears.
- Sites of previous bone fracture.
- Orientation and alignment (valgus/varus) of the joints.
Available customisations
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
