Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/P 373
Scientific nameHomo sapiens
CollectionHunterian
CategoryDry preparations
Object nameUlna, syphilis, Diseases of Bones, Mounted dry bone
DescriptionA longitudinal section of the left ulna from the same case as P372 showing significant osteomyelitis as a consequence of a syphilitic infection.
A considerable amount of disorganised and inflamed new bone has developed to ensheath the shaft, primarily towards its distal end, which is punctuated by sinuses to allow for the removal of the necrosed original bone.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Related objectsRCSHC/P 368RCSHC/P 369RCSHC/P 370RCSHC/P 371RCSHC/P 372RCSHC/P 374RCSHC/P 375
Physical Location
LocationOn display in the Hunterian Museum, Room 4: The Long Gallery
Physical Information
Physical descriptionDry preparation of bone mounted in a circular glass jar with glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Dimensions
whole height: 279 mm
whole diameter: 95 mm
whole weight: 736 g
whole diameter: 95 mm
whole weight: 736 g
Bibliography
SourceProger 1966-1972
Vol . 1, page 249.
NotesText taken from Shattock (1909-19).
TranscriptThe left ulna, longitudinally bisected, from the same patient. The shaft is thickened as in the bone from the right side, but there are multiple defects in the new formed ensheathing tissue, which lead to various areas of the subjacent bone; the caries extended deeply into the original substance and far beyond the apertures visible externally; it was probably accompanied with some amount of necrosis.
