This educational gallstone model illustrates the structure of the biliary system and its adjacent areas at half the natural size. It highlights both acute cholecystitis and the tissue alterations resulting from chronic inflammation within the gallbladder wall. Gallstones are typically located in the following areas:
In the fundus region of the gallbladder
In the spiral valve region
In the common bile duct area
At the papillary opening to the small intestine
The gallstone model is securely mounted on a base.
