Pericardium, diaphragm & thoracic aorta
Product code: HP1307
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Whole Whole region / system / unpaired organ.
The pericardium surrounds and contains the heart and parts of the great vessels. It attaches inferiorly to the central tendon of diaphragm. The fibrous pericardium maintains the position of the heart, limits dilation and distension of the cardiac chambers, and presents a physical barrier to disease. The serous pericardial layers and the intervening pericardial fluid reduce friction during beating of the heart. This Silicone Plastinate reveals the shape, position and attachments of the fibrous pericardium, and its parietal pericardial lining, association with the great vessels, and the positions of the pericardial sinuses. The muscular part of the diaphragm and its innervation by the phrenic nerves can also be explored.
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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
- Fibrous pericardium (heart removed) showing its conical shape and attachments to the great vessels and central tendon of the diaphragm.
- Passage of the great vessels through the fibrous pericardium.
- Position of the oblique and transverse pericardial sinuses.
- Ascending aorta, aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta.
- Origin of the brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid artery and left subclavian artery from the aortic arch.
- Posterior intercostal arteries originating from the descending thoracic aorta.
- Dome shape of left and right hemidiaphragm.
- Caval foramen and aortic hiatus of diaphragm.
- Intrathoracic course of the left and right phrenic nerves.
Possible variants or pathology (not guaranteed)
- Branching pattern of the arteries originating from the aortic arch.
- Atherosclerosis of aorta.
- Dilation (aneurysm) of aorta.
- Number of pulmonary veins entering left atrium.
- Pericardial fibrosis.
- Dilated (stretched) pericardium due to previous pericardial effusion.
- Additional apertures (openings) in the diaphragm.
Available customisations
- Retain the undissected extracted heart (showing epicardium and epicardial fat), and display next to the pericardium.
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
