Dissection of the thorax and abdomen

Descriptive Title: Dissection of the thorax and abdomen.

Actual Title: Pl. I.

Artist: Maclise, Joseph

Technique: chromolithography

Dimensions: 42 x 29 cm.

Digital ID: RBAI078-0002

Scope and Content: Dissection of the thorax and abdomen, shown in situ, in 3 numbered illustrations. 1 illustration of head and torso, rib cage partially divided and removed (leaving manubrium and xiphoid bone) to show lungs, intercostal muscles. Heart partly visible. Anterior abdominal wall, stomach and intestines removed to show diaphragm, aorta, kidneys, adrenal glands, and ureter. Partial dissection of the shoulder to show axillary artery, brachial plexus. Male cadaver, anterior view. 2 inset diagrams showing the relative position of the thorax and pleura to the abdomen and peritoneum. Superior views.

General: Plate signed with the artist's monogram JM [Joseph Maclise]; printed by M. & N. Hanhart.

Artist: M. & N. Hanhart (Firm)

This plate is taken from the book:

Title: Surgical anatomy

Author: Maclise, Joseph

Published: London : J. Churchill, 1856

Part of the digital collection Anatomia 1522-1867 located at link.library.utoronto.ca/anatomia/application/index.cfm

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