TissueDB/Tissues/Testis

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The testis is the paired male reproductive gland suspended within the scrotum and supplied by the testicular artery and the spermatic cord structures that pass through the inguinal canal. Identification of the testis is a key anatomic landmark during inguinal hernia repair in pediatric patients.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D-printed photopolymer resin | Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Simulator (Heo) | 3D-printed Agilus 30 clear photopolymer testis used as an anatomic landmark; not intended as a tissue substitute.[1] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Heo K, Greaney E, Haehl J, Stunden C, Lindner A, Malik PRA, Rosenbaum DG, Muensterer O, Zakani S, Jacob J, Joharifard S. Iterative Design and Manufacturing of a 3D-Printed Pediatric Open and Laparoscopic Integrated Simulator for Hernia Repair (POLISHeR). Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2025;60:162232. DOI 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162232. PMID 40011165. CC BY-NC 4.0.
| Authors | Ian-laurel, Arturo Pelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturo Pelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Testis". Appropedia. Retrieved November 10, 2026. |