Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/P 75
Scientific nameGadus morhua
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
DescriptionA portion of the stomach of a cod-fish with a fish bone protruding through the organ.
An inflammatory response appears to have occurred here, as there is a thin membrane covering the protruding bone nearest to the external surface of the stomach wall, formed from lymph that would have been produced by the wound.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of tissue mounted in a circular glass container with glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Dimensions
whole height: 131 mm
whole diameter: 74 mm
whole weight: 542 g
whole diameter: 74 mm
whole weight: 542 g
Bibliography
SourceProger 1966-1972
Vol. 1, page 33.
NotesText taken from Stanley & Paget (1846-9), and Paget (1882-5).
TranscriptA portion of the stomach of a cod-fish (Gadus morrhua), through the coats of which a large sharp fish-bone has protruded. None of the bone is now within the stomach, and of that which projects from its external surface, part is covered by tissue like false membrane, which was formed, probably, from lymph effused in consequence of the irritation attending the passage of the bone.
SourceClift 1830 Part 1
NotesCatalogue number 70
TranscriptA portion of the stomach of a cod-fish (Gadus Morrhua) which has a sharp spiny fish-bone protruding through its coats. Part of the protruded surface of the bone still shows the effects of the adhesive inflammation which attended its progress.
