Gunshot fracture of the ribs
Object numberGC.3356
TitleGunshot fracture of the ribs
DescriptionGunshot fracture of the ribs
The preparation is a portion of the left thoracic wall including portions of four ribs
There is a compound comminuted fracture of the bodies of the two middle ribs. There has been loss of soft structures superficially and the exposed portions of ribs are necrosed, smooth and white and are in process of exfoliation. On the pleural surface there has been much pleurisy the pleura being thickened by fibrino-purulent exudation.
Object nameBONE, ribs
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 18 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 6 cm