TissueDB/Materials/Stones
Small stones (pebbles) are natural mineral aggregates used in medical simulation to represent calculi. Their hardness, irregular surface texture, and variable shapes provide realistic tactile feedback for endoscopic extraction training.
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At a Glance
Overview
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[edit source]Pebbles, gravel, small rocks, river stones. Regional: piedras pequeñas (ES), petits cailloux (FR), kleine Steine (DE), sassolini (IT), steentjes (NL).
Background
Clinical Context for Simulation
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