Small intestine & mesentery (segment)
Product code: HP1504
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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. The segment of intestine (jejunum or ileum) is presented in a dilated (full) state and with a small amount 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 (small amount).
- Outer longitudinal muscle layer of the 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).
- Coiling (convolutions) of small intestine on the mesentery.
- Vessels passing within 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).
- Exact features depend on the region of origin of section (from proximal jejunum to terminal ileum).
- Diverticula of the small intestine (e.g., Ileal (Meckel), inflammatory solitary, multiple).
- Narrowing or stricture of the small intestine.
Available customisations
- Provide section of jejunum.
- Provide section of ileum.
- Provide sections of both ileum and jejunum for comparison.
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
