TissueDB/Tissues/Bowel
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Bowel (intestinal wall) comprises the multilayered tissue structure of the small and large intestine.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarette Paper | Partial | Yes | Neonatal Colostomy Simulator | Moistened paper simulates friable neonatal bowel wall |
| Modeling Balloon | Partial | Partial | Trocar Placement Trainer | Inflated balloon beneath peritoneum layer; red lipstick on both sides provides bowel-contact feedback |
| Flat Bed Sheet | Meckel's Diverticulectomy Simulator | Rolled portion of a 76 × 61 cm sheet forms tubular ileal segment for laparoscopic bowel handling practice. | ||
| Cigarette Paper | Neonatal Enterocutaneous Anastomosis Simulator | Pair of cigarettes per simulator; thin cigarette paper, especially when moistened, simulates delicate neonatal bowel tissue. | ||
| - | - | - | Abdominal Wall Defect Simulator (Medeiros) | |
| Glove | Acute Appendicitis Simulator | Vinyl exam glove forms the appendix, cecum, and terminal ileum. | ||
| Glove | - | - | Appendectomy Simulator | |
| Ecoflex 00-30 | - | - | Bowel Anastomosis Simulator (Habti) |
- Mesentery — carries vascular supply to bowel
- Peritoneum and Serosa — serosal covering of bowel
- Blood — mesenteric vessels
References
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At a Glance
Overview
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[edit source]Common names: Bowel, intestine, gut
Anatomical terms: Small intestine, large intestine, small bowel, large bowel, intestinal wall, bowel wall, colon, jejunum, ileum, sigmoid colon, neonatal bowel, duodenum, cecum
Clinical terms: Enteric tissue, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract
Regional terms: Intestin (French), Intestino (Italian/Spanish), Darm (German), Darm (Dutch)
| Authors | Arturopelayo |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Bowel". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |