Small intestine, mesentery & arteries (segment)
Product code: HP1505
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Whole Whole region / system / unpaired organ.
The small intestine is the longest part of the gastrointestinal tract (alimentary canal), consisting of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Its structure relates directly to its functions, with changes appearing progressively from start to finish. This Silicone Plastinate enables exploration of wall thickness, luminal dimensions, characteristic circular folds of the mucosa and pattern of vascular supply of the jejunum or ileum, including the arterial arcades and vasa recta. The segment of intestine (jejunum or ileum) is presented in a dilated (full state) and on a section of its mesentery, facilitating demonstration of its classic coiled position, and the functions and contents of the mesentery.
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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
- Segment of jejunum or ileum with associated visceral peritoneum and mesentery.
- Outer longitudinal muscle layer of intestine.
- Window cut in wall of intestine to reveal the mucosa and circular folds.
- Transverse cuts at proximal and distal ends reveal the structure of the intestinal wall and the dimensions and morphology of the lumen (calibre).
- Position and branching pattern of the arterial supply to the small intestine, including the anastomotic arterial arcades and vasa recta (straight arteries).
- Coiling (convolutions) of small intestine on the mesentery.
- Sites for fat accumulation within the mesentery.
Possible variants or pathology (not guaranteed)
- Thickness of wall.
- Number of circular folds.
- Amount of coiling (convolution).
- Number of anastomotic arterial arcades and length of vasa recta (varies from jejunum to ileum).
- Exact features depend on the region of origin of section (from proximal jejunum to terminal ileum).
Available customisations
- Provide section of jejunum.
- Provide section of ileum.
- Provide sections of both ileum and jejunum for comparison.
- Stand mounting.
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
