Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

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Thoracic viscera in situ

Radiograph of thorax, anteroposterior view

The subject is a young female. The film was made during full inspiration.

Body of vertebra Th. I (outlines of lower vertebrae not included in drawing but are clearly visible in stereoscopic view)
Clavicle
Rib I (anterior part)
Trachea (radiolucent)
Mammary body
Right margin of heart
Diaphragm (right dome)
Aortic arch
Pulmonary trunk
Left main bronchus (faintly visible as translucent band)
Heart
Left ventricle
Apex of heart
Diaphragm (left dome)