Anatomical Original Artwork - Vascular Vena Cava

Anatomy Plate 42

Original Artwork,Veins of the Interior- C.1837 Anatomical Drawing

Veins of the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava

"these consist of the vessels which return the blood from the lower extremity, from the viscera of the pelvis and of the abdomen - 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. 1837

This original hand coloured engraving (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