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Actions	Ankle joint showing tuberculous arthritis Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberGC.2169 TitleAnkle joint showing tuberculous arthritis DescriptionAnkle joint showing tuberculous arthritis This is a type of arthritis caused by infection with the tuberculosis bacterium, which predominantly affects the lungs. Macerated from a boy following amputation The preparation is the distal portions of the diaphysis of the tibia and fibula with the talus and calcaneum from the ankle joint The distal epiphyses of the tibia and fibula are absent. The fibula shows no sign of tuberculosis. The other bones are light and rarefied but extensive decalcification, and no cartilage of encrustation remains on the talus or calcaneus Production date Accurate 1840-01-09 Production periodNineteenth century, mid Object nameJOINT, ankle Object categoryAnatomical, specimen Dimensions Jar Height: 30 cm Diameter: 9 cm

Object numberGC.2169

TitleAnkle joint showing tuberculous arthritis

DescriptionAnkle joint showing tuberculous arthritis This is a type of arthritis caused by infection with the tuberculosis bacterium, which predominantly affects the lungs. Macerated from a boy following amputation The preparation is the distal portions of the diaphysis of the tibia and fibula with the talus and calcaneum from the ankle joint The distal epiphyses of the tibia and fibula are absent. The fibula shows no sign of tuberculosis. The other bones are light and rarefied but extensive decalcification, and no cartilage of encrustation remains on the talus or calcaneus

Production date Accurate 1840-01-09

Production periodNineteenth century, mid

Object nameJOINT, ankle

Object categoryAnatomical, specimen

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