Inguinal canal & spermatic cord
Product code: HP0407
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Single Side Left or right side of a region / system / organ.
The inguinal canal is a passageway through the inferior part of the anterolateral abdominal wall, just superior to the medial part of the inguinal ligament. In males, the canal is the route for testicular descent and conveys neurovasculature, lymphatics and the ductus deferens to/from the testicle. In females it conveys the round ligament of the uterus. A knowledge of this anatomy is essential for proficient examination, diagnosis, and treatment of regional swellings/masses. This Silicone Plastinate reveals the position and layered structure of the inguinal canal and spermatic cord, and their contents. The unique presentation allows the position and orientation of the inguinal canal to be visualised from multiple perspectives.
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Polymer injected arteries
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Stand mounted
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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
Key features include
- Inferior part of the male anterolateral abdominal wall.
- Position, shape, and attachments of the inguinal ligament.
- Layered structure of the anterolateral abdominal wall, including the varying orientation of muscle fascicles (by layer) and the transition from muscle to aponeurosis.
- Rectus sheath (opened posteriorly) containing rectus abdominis and the inferior epigastric artery.
- Linea semilunaris, arcuate line, and the location of Spigelian hernia formation.
- Position and structure of the superficial and deep inguinal rings.
- Anterior wall of inguinal canal opened and reflected to reveal the structures forming the borders of the canal, the ilioinguinal nerve, and the position and contents of the spermatic cord.
- Borders of the inguinal (Hesselbach) triangle, and its relationship to the superficial inguinal ring.
- Testicular artery, pampiniform plexus, and ductus deferens passing through the inguinal canal to the testicle.
- Testicle and the head of the epididymis.
Possible variants or pathology (not guaranteed)
- Dilated inguinal canal and/or inguinal rings due to previous hernia.
- Variable separation of layers of spermatic cord.
- Morphology and position of muscles.
- Age-related changes to muscles.
Available customisations
- Retain part of the femoral sheath to show the relative position of the femoral vessels and femoral nerve.
- Leave rectus sheath unopened above the arcuate line.
- Cut concentric windows to reveal three layers of abdominal wall muscles.
- Retain a strip of parietal peritoneum and extraperitoneal fascia.
- Retain a strip of the membranous (Scarpa) and fatty (Camper) layers of abdominal subcutaneous tissue, and show as separate layers.
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
