Kidney Stone Model

The Kidney Stone Model is a life-size, accurate model showing an opened right kidney containing various kidney stones. The model is a helpful tool for studying both kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) and urinary stones (urolithiasis).

The Kidney Stone Model is a useful model for helping to inform patients about their condition before undergoing treatment.

About the Kidney Stone Model

The renal calices, the renal pelvis and the ureter have all been opened so that the stones can be identified in the following typical positions within the kidney:

• In the area of the renal pyramids of the kidney
• In the area of origin of the upper calix group
• In the renal cortex of the kidney
• In the connecting tubule of the lower calix group, causing congestion of the minor calices (partially closed, partially opened) in the kidney in the ureter

Features of the Kidney Stone Model

• Life-size model of an opened right kidney, showing kidney stones
• Helpful tool for both students studying kidney stones and for patients suffering from them
• Useful product for informing patients about their condition before surgery
• Mounted on a base for display purposes

Specifications of the Kidney Stone Model

• Dimensions: 14 x 10 x 16.5cm
• Weight: 0.18kg