Conductive elastomeric circuits are used in various simulated
physiological structures such as tissues and organs, enabling feedback to
be provided indicating whether a simulated task is being performed
correctly. For example, a surgical trainer has a simulated human tissue
structure made of an elastomeric composition, at least one reinforcing
layer of a fibrous material, and at least one flexible electrical
circuit. The surgical trainer preferably includes multiple areas for
practicing surgical skills, each with evaluation circuits for providing
feedback regarding that skill. Conductive elastomers are also
incorporated into other types of medical training simulators, to
similarly provide feedback. In another embodiment, a simulated organ has
a conductive elastomeric circuit in the periphery of the simulated organ,
enabling feedback to be provided to evaluate whether a person is properly
manipulating the organ in response to a manual applied pressure.