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Title
The surgical dissection of the subclavian and carotid regions, the relative anatomy of their contents
Subject
Neck--anatomy & histology
Neck--blood supply
Neck Muscles--anatomy & histology
Carotid Arteries--anatomy & histology
Book Illustrations
Description
Lithograph by T. Sinclairs Lith. from a drawing by Joseph Maclise.
Anatomical diagram of a human male figure with the carotid region of the neck opened to reveal its contents. The carotid artery, external jugular vein, parotid gland, sterno-hyoid muscle, omo-hyoid muscle, as well as other veins, arteries, and muscles are visible.
Title from commentary.
Creator
Maclise, Joseph
T. Sinclair's Lith.
Source
Original image in: Maclise, Joseph. Surgical anatomy (Philadelphia : Blanchard and Lea, 1851). ZAe 6.1 (Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia)
Surgical Anatomy by Joseph Maclise was first published 1851. An edition published in London included 35 plates lithographed by Michael and Nicholas, while the edition presented here, published in Philadelphia, includes 68 plates lithographed by T. Sinclair's Lith. from Maclise's especially artistic drawings.
Publisher
Digitized by the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Date
1851
Language
eng
Type
StillImage
Identifier
ZAe_6.1.pl7
Original Format
1 print : color lithograph
Physical Dimensions
35 x 27 cm
Citation
Maclise, Joseph and T. Sinclair's Lith., “The surgical dissection of the subclavian and carotid regions, the relative anatomy of their contents,” The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Digital Library, accessed October 31, 2025, https://cppdigitallibrary.org/items/show/2358.