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Entrails in the human body
Entrails in the human body.. Entrails in the human body- thyroid, stomach, esophagus, colon, pancreas, kidney, etc. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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This intricately detailed handcolored copperplate engraving, titled "Entrails in the Human Body," is an illustration from Friedrich Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar, Germany, in 1798. The engraving provides a vivid and educational depiction of the human body's internal structures, highlighting various organs such as the thyroid, stomach, esophagus, colon, pancreas, kidney, and more. The image showcases the complex network of the human digestive system, with the esophagus winding its way from the neck to the stomach, where the process of breaking down food begins. The stomach, illustrated as a sac-like organ, is shown churning and mixing food with digestive juices. The small intestine, coiled and intricately detailed, absorbs the nutrients from the food, while the large intestine, or colon, is responsible for the absorption of water and the elimination of waste. The liver, located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, is depicted as a large, lobed organ, with the gallbladder and pancreas situated nearby. The pancreas, a gland that produces both digestive enzymes and hormones, is illustrated as a series of interconnected lobes. The kidneys, located in the lower back, are shown as bean-shaped organs, filtering waste from the blood and maintaining the body's fluid balance. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, is illustrated as a series of small, round glands, responsible for producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolism. This enlightening illustration offers a unique glimpse into the intricacies of the human body, providing a valuable educational resource for children and adults alike.
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