TissueDB/Tissues/Taenia coli
The taenia coli is a longitudinal band of smooth muscle running along the outer wall of the cecum and colon. These bands converge at the base of the appendix, which makes them a landmark for locating the appendix during an open appendectomy. It is a special case of muscle rather than a muscle layer: in simulation it is built as a discrete band laid along the cecum, not as one of the abdominal-wall muscle sheets.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Mask (tie portion) | Open Appendectomy Simulator (Matthews) | Tie portion of a surgical mask running from the appendix base to the glove wrist, representing the tenia coli, an anatomical landmark band of the cecum.[1] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Matthews J, Bhatia MB, Thomas C, Okoth P, Martinez CR, Levy JS, Stefanidis D, Hunter-Squires JL, Saruni SI (2022). "AMPATH surgical app: Low-cost simulator for the open appendectomy." Surgery 172(6):1656–1664. DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.07.023. PMID: 36123174. © 2022 Elsevier Inc.
At a Glance
Overview
[edit source]Synonyms
[edit source]Common names: Taenia coli, Tenia coli, Taeniae coli, Teniae coli, Colonic band
Anatomical terms: Taenia libera, Taenia mesocolica, Taenia omentalis, Longitudinal muscle band of the colon
Clinical terms: Taenia convergence (landmark to the appendiceal base), Anterior taenia coli