Anatomical Original 19th century Surgical Illustration “The Human Stomach” - Vascular System

This antique medical illustration presents a detailed anatomical study of the human stomach and its vascular system, divided into two labeled figures:

🩸 **Fig. 1** – Displays the stomach along with surrounding organs, highlighting a complex network of arteries and veins supplying blood. The vascular system is emphasized in **red**, making the circulatory pathways clear.

🩸 **Fig. 2** – Provides a closer view of the stomach, focusing more on its internal vascular connections and structural details.

This type of illustration would have been used for medical education, helping doctors and students understand blood circulation and digestive system functions. 

Anatomy Plate 16

Antique Medical Illustration 1844 

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 488mm x 310mm