Atlas bone used in Dr. Paul Gachet's artistic anatomy classes

Human atlas bone (first cervical vertebrae articulating with the occipital bone of the skull). Used at the artistic anatomy class taught by Dr. Paul Ferdinand Gachet (1828-1909), France, 1855-1900.

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A55227 Pt9
Materials:
bone
type:
human remains and atlas bone
credit:
Wellcome Trust