Rib showing fibrous dysplasia

Object numberGC.10972
TitleRib showing fibrous dysplasia
Creator B.M. Dick
DescriptionRib showing fibrous dysplasia, an uncommon bone disorder in which scar-like (fibrous) tissue develops in place of normal bone, from a 43 year old female.
Production date 1956
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameBONE, rib
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen, HISTOLOGY
Dimensions
- Specimen Height: 26.5 cm
Specimen Width: 16.5 cm
Specimen Depth: 9.2 cm
Slide Length: 7 cm
Slide Width: 2.5 cm