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[An ivory visceral anatomic mannequin].

P Le Floch-Prigent1

  • 1Unité de Recherches Ostéologiques (Equipe recommandée Paris-V), France.

Acta Anatomica
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This ivory statue, likely crafted by Stefan Zick, is a rare anatomical manikin depicting a pregnant woman. It served as an early educational tool for midwives and expectant mothers.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Anatomical Illustration
  • Surgical Manikin Development

Context:

  • The Académie Nationale de Médecine in Paris houses a unique ivory statue of a pregnant woman.
  • This visceral manikin, attributed to Stefan Zick (1639-1715), was likely carved in southern Germany.
  • The object, measuring 170 mm, is presented within a box, with articulated upper limbs and a removable thoraco-abdominal plate.

Purpose:

  • To detail the anatomical features of the pregnant woman statue.
  • To explore the potential use of this manikin in historical medical education.
  • To highlight the craftsmanship and anatomical representations within the ivory model.

Summary:

  • The statue features a pregnant uterus containing an orientable fetus and a removable intestinal shield, with carved visceral and vascular details.
  • Despite limitations in anatomical precision due to its size, the manikin offers valuable insights into historical anatomical understanding.
  • First reported by Wickersheimer in 1912 as an 'anatomical Venus', the manikin's educational utility for midwives and parturients is discussed.

Impact:

  • Provides insight into the historical use of anatomical models for medical training.
  • Contributes to the understanding of 17th-century anatomical illustration and craftsmanship.
  • Highlights the evolution of medical manikins and their role in disseminating anatomical knowledge.

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