Abstract

(1) The external characteristics of the human body are well preserved in unembalmed bodies buried in warm sand at least three or four thousand years ago. (2) The fasciae, nerves and blood vessels are well preserved in these bodies. (3) The muscles are greatly shrunken and show no nuclei, but show cross striations, which are best seen in teased and unstained preparations. (4) Blood corpuscles measuring 1.9 microns in diameter are reported for the first time in these ancient tissues. Hemoglobin tests are negative, but iron tests are positive. (5) A condition of Silicosis of the lung with pleural adhesion was found.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.