Endoscope Module
Background Information
The development of fiber optics has contributed to the evolution of endoscopes, which are rigid or flexible tubes used to view and to work inside the body through
small openings. Endoscopes have bundles of optical fibers that either direct light into the body or transmit an image back from the body to the physician.
Advancements in the design of endoscopes launched the category of minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Activities in this module demonstrate how optical fibers transmit light and images. The design and function of endoscopes and their associated instruments are also
explored.
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This module presents:
how fiber optic cables transmit light
how fiber optic cables transmit an image
the structure and function of endoscopic surgical instruments
Click here for a video clip of the Picture Perfect component of the Endoscope Module! (Microsoft Windows Media)
Or, click here to download a better-quality video clip in .mpg format (Macintosh compatible). (This video is recommended only for those with a broadband connection.)
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