Title
Plates from the Fifth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius
Caption
The Plates from the Fifth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, (1514-1564) Plate 57 - The twelfth figure of the fifth book which immediately follows the preceding complete figure in the sequence of dissection. In it the peritoneum has been dissected away, the omentum removed, and we have also fractured some of the ribs so that the entire hollow of the liver could be drawn more conveniently.
Date
Jun 12, 2013
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A05_349
License type
Rights managed
Available size
38,8Mb (1,2Mb) / 9,7in x 15,6in / 2904 x 4668 (300dpi)