Medicine in ancient Egypt

Medicine in ancient Egypt

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Thom, Robert A. (Robert Alan), 1915-1979, artist
Contributor(s):
Parke, Davis & Company, issuing body.
Publication:
[Detroit] Parke, Davis and Company 1957
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Trismus -- therapy
Ceremonial Behavior
History of Medicine
History, Ancient
Physicians
Egypt, Ancient
Genre(s):
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
An Egyptian physician (1500 B.C.) treats a patient for lockjaw in accordance with directions on a papyrus scroll, while priests perform prescribed rites. Egyptian medicine occupied a dominant position in the ancient world for 2500 years.
Copyright:
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Copyright Information:
Pfizer; Source: Research; Research date: 06/23/2015
Extent:
1 print : 35 x 42 cm
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101651528 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C06375
OCLC no.:
905685227
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101651528