Surgical Anatomy Chart - Incisions and Excision Techniques

Reproduction of the Anatomical Chart – Incisions and Excision Techniques

This accurate and detailed reproduction, taken from Bourgery and Bernard 's Traité complet de l'anatomie de l'homme (1866-1871), illustrates several incision techniques used in surgery, including the T, V, and star shapes. Each gesture is rigorously represented, highlighting key steps such as the crucial incision with the dissection of flaps or the flat excision using scissors. This plate demonstrates the diversity of surgical tools and incision methods required for complex operations, reflecting the advanced techniques of the time.

The artistry behind this plate is just as impressive as its technical content. The positions of the hands, scalpel, and scissors are rendered with meticulous precision, capturing the attention both through the aesthetics of the gestures and the surgical accuracy. The crucial incision, in particular, demonstrates a dynamic handling of the instruments that reveals the importance of manual dexterity in 19th-century surgery. The clarity of the lines and the harmonious arrangement of the elements on the plate make it a work of art as much as a teaching tool.

Whether you're a medical history enthusiast or a collector of anatomical prints, this reproduction will add a touch of authenticity and elegance to your collection or home. Printed on high-quality paper, it faithfully reproduces the details of the original, providing an educational and decorative piece, ideal for any office or medical space.

Illustration caption:
Fig. 1. T-shaped incision, with the scalpel tracing the vertical wound, the transverse incision already having been made.
Fig. 2. Shape of the V-shaped incision.
Fig. 3. Shape of the star incision.
Fig. 4. Crucial incision, scalpel and forceps busy dissecting the upper left flap, the hand holding the scalpel in the fifth or sixth raised position, the ulnar edge at the top.
Fig. 5. Incision on a fold of skin, the scalpel held in the first position.
Fig. 6. Second position of the scissors for flat excision.
Fig. 7. Third position of the scissors, to forcefully divide the thick parts.