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Organs of the gastrointestinal system

Descriptive Title: Organs of the gastrointestinal system.

Actual Title: Tavola II. del lib. III.

Technique: engraving/etching

Dimensions: 22 x 15 cm.

Digital ID: RBAI003-0026

Scope and Content: Organs of the digestive system shown in situ, in 5 illustrations. Stomach, liver, intestines, peritoneum, mesenteries and omentum shown. Section of small intestine, dissected. Anterior views.

Scope and Content: Two illustrations of thorax and abdomen wearing suits of armour, skin reflected to display the abdominal organs.

This plate is taken from the book:

Title: Anatomia del corpo humano

Author: Valverde de Amusco, Juan, ca. 1525-ca. 1588

Published: In Roma : Per Ant. Salamanca, et Antonio Lafrerj, 1560

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

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Taken on February 3, 2014