Abstract
A real sized, anatomical model in papier‐mâché of the great celomic cavity in an adult belonged to the GILLOT‐BRIEUX scientific bookstore (48 rue Jacob, 75006 PARIS). It was probably designed and built in the first half of the 20th century in Europe. Neither trade mark, nor date were found. It laid on a huge basis in wood (45×90 cm) painted in black on the visible aspects. A cloth surrounded the inferior part of the trunk. The anterior aspect of a complete dissection of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis was represented. The right lung was frontally cross‐sectionned and the main mediastinal vessels were represented. At the abdominal level, the emphasis was on the retro‐peritoneal region with the urinary system (kidneys, ureters) and the adrenal glands. The muscles of the (thoracic and abdominal) walls were detailed on frontal cross‐sections. Quite certainly, the purpose of this model was the teaching in the universities (medical schools).
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