# Physical Object Naming and Modeling Conventions

<mark style="color:$danger;">**This Editorial Guide is used for Education Purposes Only. It is used in the Authoring Courses and Certifications. It is based on the January 2026 Editorial Guide.**</mark>

Specific editorial guidelines for modeling and terming will be documented for each device type as completed.

* [Breast Prosthesis Naming and Modeling](https://docs.snomed.org/education/snomed-ct-education-editorial-guide/readme/authoring/domain-specific-modeling/physical-object/physical-object-naming-and-modeling-conventions/breast-prosthesis-naming-and-modeling)
* [Cardiac Valve Prosthesis Naming and Modeling](https://docs.snomed.org/education/snomed-ct-education-editorial-guide/readme/authoring/domain-specific-modeling/physical-object/physical-object-naming-and-modeling-conventions/cardiac-valve-prosthesis-naming-and-modeling)
* [Shunt Naming and Modeling](https://docs.snomed.org/education/snomed-ct-education-editorial-guide/readme/authoring/domain-specific-modeling/physical-object/physical-object-naming-and-modeling-conventions/shunt-naming-and-modeling)
* [Stent Naming and Modeling](https://docs.snomed.org/education/snomed-ct-education-editorial-guide/readme/authoring/domain-specific-modeling/physical-object/physical-object-naming-and-modeling-conventions/stent-naming-and-modeling)

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