Right Femur with Simple Fracture
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Object numberGC.12003
TitleRight Femur with Simple Fracture
DescriptionWet specimen in glass jar. Cross section of a right femur with a simple fracture from a young male who died of erysipelas (an acute streptococcus bacterial infection) contracted as a result of the fracture. The two segments are in the process of reunion.
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameBONE, femur, mid-shaft
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 20.8 cm
Jar Width: 7 cm
Jar Depth: 5.5 cm
Femur Length: 17.5