Page Summary:
The text is a set of annotations identifying different parts of a human skeleton in German. It includes names for bones like the sacrum, shoulder blade, and pelvis, with some terms explained. The annotations are likely meant to aid in understanding the accompanying skeletal illustration.
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English Translation of this page:
B. The pivot bone.
D. The sacrum (cross bone).
O. The shoulder blade.
Q. The angle of the pelvis.
R. The posterior angle.
S. The base against which the ribs are set.
T. The ribs set against the base.
V. The spine of the shoulder blade.
f. The sacrum.
m. The wedge of the major bone, commonly known as Guckhort's bone.
n. Common appearance of the thumb bone.
Translation Notes:
- "Kreuz Bein" translates literally to "cross bone," referring to the sacrum.
- "Guckhorts Bein" seems to refer to a named bone that might not have a direct modern equivalent. It implies a cornerstone bone.