Calvaria showing craniotabes

Object numberGC.5841.1
TitleCalvaria showing craniotabes
CreatorR.W. Matthews (Artist)
DescriptionCalvaria of an infant showing craniotabes from inherited syphilis. On the right half of the frontal bone there are three areas, and on the left is one small area, closed with unossified membrane. This characteristic appearance of craniotabes is seen in a further state of development on the lateral and posterior portions of each parietal bone and on the small portion of the occipital which is present. Water colour drawing shows specimen from the side
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameSKULL
Object categoryArtworks
Dimensions
- Height: 15.5 cm
Width: 13.5 cm