Dibrachial male conjoined twins

Object numberGC.9505
TitleDibrachial male conjoined twins
DescriptionBorn at term in Edinburgh.
The pelvis and lower extremities are in common while the vertebral columns commence to diverge at the sacrum. Only the lateral upper extremity of each foetus is developed, the medial upper extremities being abortive and projecting as a conical protuberance 45 mm. in length between the two heads from the posterior surface of the thorax.
Production date 1922
Object nameFOETUS
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 31 cm
Diameter: 24 cm