Jules Cloquet print transverse sections of a skull and spinal cord 1825 

Hand coloured anatomical print no. 176 with the transverse sections of a human skull and spinal cord of an ox of Jules Cloquet’s Manuel d’anatomie descriptive du corps humain of 1825 from volume 2 (of 4 volumes). The represents two figures. The first shows a transverse section of the skull to show how the arachnoid and the pia mater behave in relation to the upper part of the cerebral hemispheres. The second depicts a transverse section of the spinal cord of an ox, made at the level of the roots of the sixth pair of sacral nerves, to show the structure of 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.