Heart: External structure
Product code: HP1302
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Whole Whole region / system / unpaired organ.
The structure of the heart and the relative positions of its chambers are defined during the embryonic stage of development. Visualisation of the position of the chambers and the direction of blood flow is key to proficient clinical examination. This Silicone Plastinate provides clear views of the external structure and features of the heart. The orientation, position and morphology of the atria and ventricles can be visualised alongside the origin, course and territory of the coronary arteries, and the orientation, position, and morphology of the great vessels and some of their branches/tributaries.
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Uninterrupted 360° views
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Polymer injected arteries
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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
Key features include
- External structure and features of the heart, including muscle fibre arrangement.
- Relative positions and morphology of the atria and ventricles.
- Great vessels (filled with polymer in most cases) and chambers of the heart empty (not filled with polymer).
- Epicardial fat removed to reveal the origin, main branches, and territory of the coronary arteries.
- Superior and inferior vena cavae entering right atrium.
- Ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending thoracic aorta (proximal part).
- Origin of the brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid artery and left subclavian artery from the aortic arch.
- Pulmonary trunk, pulmonary arteries, and pulmonary veins.
- Posterior intercostal arteries originating from the descending thoracic aorta.
- Ligamentum arteriosum.
Possible variants or pathology (not guaranteed)
- Myocardial bridges.
- Coronary artery dominance and branching pattern.
- Branching pattern of the arteries originating from the aortic arch.
- Atherosclerosis of coronary arteries or aorta.
- Number of pulmonary veins entering left atrium.
- Dilation (aneurysm) of aorta.
- Pacemaker leads in-situ.
- Coronary artery bypass.
Available customisations
- Retain cardiac veins, including coronary sinus.
- Cut window in ascending aorta and/or pulmonary trunk to reveal the leaflets of the aortic and pulmonary valves.
- Coronary artery bypass graft.
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
