Jules Cloquet print superficial nerves of the face and neck 1825 

Hand coloured anatomical print no. 180 with the superficial nerves of the of the face and neck of Jules Cloquet’s Manuel d’anatomie descriptive du corps humain of 1825 from volume 2 (of 4 volumes). The represents the superficial nerves of the face and neck. The parotid gland has been removed to show the division of the branches of the facial nerve which are hidden by this organ.

The volume contained over 340 illustrations of Haincelin. Besides from the one shown here, we have many others, with various topics, do not mind to get in touch with us. Jules Germain Cloquet (18 December 1790 – 23 February 1883) was a French physician and surgeon who was born and practiced medicine in Paris. In 1821 Jules Cloquet became one of the earliest members elected to the Académie Nationale de Médecine in Paris. In 1836, he was elected Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Cloquet was known for his expertise as a surgeon, especially his work with hernial disorders. He was also the first to describe and identify the remnant of the embryonic hyaloid artery. This vestige was to become known as Cloquet’s canal.

Passe-partout dimensions: 37 x 27,5 cm.