Switch unit and endoscope

An endoscope comprising:

• an insertion section;
• an operation section which is mounted on a proximal end side of the insertion section;
• a universal cord which extends sideward from the operation section;
• a tactile switch which is mounted on the operation section;
• a cable which is disposed in the universal cord and is configured to transmit a signal of the tactile switch;
• a formed part which includes an intermediate portion which is disposed on the operation section at a predetermined position, a switch fixing portion which is disposed on a side of a first end portion with respect to the intermediate portion, and on which the tactile switch is mounted, and a cable fixing portion which is disposed on a side of a second end portion which is a side opposite to the first end portion with the intermediate portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion, and to which the cable is connected;
• and
• a circuit which is disposed on the formed part and electrically connects the switch fixing portion and the cable fixing portion to each other.