Dissection of the spleen, liver, and kidneys from behind.

Spleen, Liver, and Kidneys

Dissection of the spleen, liver, and kidneys from behind.

A portion of the systemic circulation. 1, A branch of the aorta. This terminates in the capillaries (2, 3). 2, A vein through which the impure blood is carried to the right side of the heart.

A Portion of the Systemic Circulation

A portion of the systemic circulation. 1, A branch of the aorta. This terminates in the capillaries…

Diagram showing the Thoracic and Abdominal regions of a human.

Thoracic and Abdominal Regions

Diagram showing the Thoracic and Abdominal regions of a human.

Topography of the retrocardiac structures of the mediastinum, after the removal of the heart and pericardium.

Dissection of the Thorax

Topography of the retrocardiac structures of the mediastinum, after the removal of the heart and pericardium.

Diagram of a transverse section of the thorax. Labels: 1, anterior mediastinum; 2, internal mammary vessels; 3, triangularis sterni muscle; 4, right phrenic nerve between pleura and pericardium; 5, left phrenic nerve between the pleura and pericardium; 6, thoracic duct in posterior mediastrinum; 7, esophagus with left vagus in front and right vagus behind; 8, vena azygos major; 9, thoracic aorta giving off intercostal arteries; 10, gangliated cord of sympathetic; R.V., right ventricle; R.A., right auricle of heart in middle mediastinum; P.A., pulmonary artery; A., aorta; C., vena cava superior; V. dorsal vertebra.

The Thorax

Diagram of a transverse section of the thorax. Labels: 1, anterior mediastinum; 2, internal mammary…

Transverse section of the thorax. Labels: 1, anterior mediastinum; 2, internal mammary vessels; 3, triangularis sterni; 4, 5, phrenic nerves; 6, thoracic duct; 7, esophagus; 8, vena azygos major; 9, thoracic aorta; 10, sympathetic; R. V., right ventricle; R. A., right auricle; P. A. pulmonary artery; A., aorta; C., superior vena cava; V., dorsal vertebra.

Transverse Section of the Thorax

Transverse section of the thorax. Labels: 1, anterior mediastinum; 2, internal mammary vessels; 3, triangularis…

"Chief veins and arteries of the body. a, place of the heart; the veins are in black. On the right side of the pictures the veins just under the skin oare shown and on the other side the deep vessels near the bones.. b, vessels to the lungs." —Davison, 1910

Veins and arteries

"Chief veins and arteries of the body. a, place of the heart; the veins are in black. On the right side…

Diagram of the Body opened from the front to show the contents of the ventral cavity. Labels: d, diaphragm; h, heart; lu, lungs; st, stomach; li, liver; si, small intestines; c, large intestine

Ventral Cavity of the Body

Diagram of the Body opened from the front to show the contents of the ventral cavity. Labels: d, diaphragm;…

The right ventricle is in the shape of a crescent moon and the left ventricle is in the shape of a circle.

Ventricle

The right ventricle is in the shape of a crescent moon and the left ventricle is in the shape of a circle.

Three-quarters view of the left ventricle after removing front walls.

Left Ventricle

Three-quarters view of the left ventricle after removing front walls.

Transverse section of bullock's heart in a state of cadaveric rigidity.

Ventricles of the Heart

Transverse section of bullock's heart in a state of cadaveric rigidity.

A cartoon of a young woman carrying a tray, which holds an oversized playing card of a King of Hearts.

Young Woman and King of Hearts

A cartoon of a young woman carrying a tray, which holds an oversized playing card of a King of Hearts.