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Coloured cross-section of brain, 3, May 1960

 Item
Identifier: LHB1/61A/94/1/16

Scope and Contents

Carbon dust drawing, with colour, of a cross-section of brain showing injury. Anterior coronal view of the disrupted blood supply to the anterior parts of the brain due to a left unilateral haematoma causing central displacement. Numbered 2 and titled "Cerebr. Displac. Chr. Expand. Art."

Dates

  • Creation: May 1960

Language of Materials

From the Fonds:

English

Language of Materials

From the Fonds:

English

Language of Materials

From the Fonds:

English

Language of Materials

From the Fonds:

English

Language of Materials

From the Fonds:

English

Physical Description

Drawing on white card mounted on black board and covered with paper flap.

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Extent

1 drawings

Physical Description

Drawing on white card mounted on black board and covered with paper flap.

Dimensions

Approximately 21.5cmW x 23cmH

Repository Details

Part of the Lothian Health Services Archive Repository

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