Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/P 439
Scientific nameHomo sapiens
CollectionHunterian
CategoryDry preparations
Object nameThoracic Vertebrae, Spondylitis, Ankylosing, Morbid Anatomy of Bones - Malformations and Deformations, Mounted dry bone
DescriptionThree thoracic vertebra showing significant scoliosis as a consequence of the ankylosis of the posterior arches and articular processes on the right side.
There is significant osteophyte development at the margins of the right posterior arches, while the vertebral bodies have atrophied on their right sides with some loss of structural integrity in the concavity of the curvature. These changes may be the consequence of ankylosing spondylitis.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
LocationOn display in the Hunterian Museum, Room 4: The Long Gallery
Physical Information
Physical descriptionDry prparation of bone mounted in a circular glass jar with glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Dimensions
whole height: 144 mm
whole diameter: 103 mm
whole weight: 564 g
whole diameter: 103 mm
whole weight: 564 g
Bibliography
SourceProger 1966-1972
Vol. 2, page 3.
NotesText taken from Shattock (1909-19).
TranscriptThree dorsal vertebrae, the articular processes and arches of which are ankylosed on the right side. There is also a lateral curvature of this part of the spine and the bodies of the vertebrae are atrophied and reduced in thickness in the concavity of the curve.
SourceClift 1830 Part 2
NotesCatalogue number is 293.
TranscriptThree dorsal vertebræ of an incurvated spine, united by the same means as the last specimen, and also by anchylosis of their transverse processes.
