Anatomical model

Abstract

An anatomical model comprising: an inner lumen; and an outer lumen, wherein the inner lumen is disposed inside of the outer lumen so as to create a space therebetween; and further wherein a fluid is disposed within the space, interior to the outer lumen and exterior to the inner lumen, whereby the inner lumen can accurately simulate the mucous membrane lining a mammalian tract.

1 . An anatomical model comprising:
 an inner lumen; and   an outer lumen, wherein the inner lumen is disposed inside of the outer lumen so as to create a space therebetween;   and further wherein a fluid is disposed within the space, interior to the outer lumen and exterior to the inner lumen, whereby the inner lumen can accurately simulate the mucous membrane lining a mammalian tract.   
     
     
         2 . An anatomical model according to  claim 1  wherein the inner lumen is formed out of polyethylene. 
     
     
         3 . An anatomical model according to  claim 1  wherein the outer lumen is formed out of polyethylene. 
     
     
         4 . An anatomical model according to  claim 1  wherein the fluid is a liquid. 
     
     
         5 . An anatomical model according to  claim 4  wherein the liquid is water. 
     
     
         6 . An anatomical model according to  claim 1  wherein the fluid is a gas. 
     
     
         7 . An anatomical model according to  claim 6  wherein the fluid is a pressurized gas. 
     
     
         8 . An anatomical model according to  claim 6  wherein the gas is nitrogen. 
     
     
         9 . An anatomical model according to  claim 1  wherein the mammalian tract is the human gastrointestinal tract. 
     
     
         10 . An anatomical model according to  claim 1  wherein the mammalian tract is the human genitourinary tract.