Antique Anatomical Drawing by Jones Quain – Inferior Vena Cava, 19th Century

Anatomy Plate 42

Original Artwork - C.1844 Anatomical Drawing

Veins of the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava

A scientific decorative anatomical plate from a 19th‑century medical atlas, reimagined as a contemporary wall piece — detailed for study, striking for display.

“The vena cava is the major venous trunk returning deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium, shown here as a central landmark in the systemic circulation - the superior and inferior cava and azygos veins are here shown. The dissection required to procure this view consists in removing the whole anterior part of the thorax and abdomen, together with the viscera"

Printed in London for Taylor & Walton, Booksellers and Publishers to the University of London

Circa. 1844

This original colour lithograph (now approaching 200 years old ) was used as a teaching aid for medical students and may consequently show signs of use and aging. These may include minor toning, foxing, minor tears to extremities etc

Approx. dimensions 49cm x 31cm

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