TissueDB/Materials/Elastic Cord
Elastic cord is a textile cord with a rubberised core wrapped in fabric, used in medical simulation to represent fine tubular anatomical structures such as ducts and small vessels where the substitute material must hold tension and bend during instrument manipulation.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vas Deferens | Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Simulator (Heo) | White elastic cord secured to the hernia sac with rubber cement during male-cartridge assembly. Source: Heo et al. 2025, J Pediatr Surg 60:162232. |
Used In Simulators
| Simulator | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Simulator (Heo) | Tissue-simulating substitute | Represents the vas deferens; secured to the hernia sac with rubber cement during male-cartridge assembly. Source: Heo et al. 2025, J Pediatr Surg 60:162232. |
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Elastic Cord". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |