[The radiology of Egyptian mummies (author's transl)]. 1976

W Schermuly, and A Eggebrecht

The technique used for the radiological examination of a well preserved mummy is described. Problems of identification and determination of age, size and sex are discussed. Post mortem changes consist of subluxation of the cervical spine and fractures of the ribs and fibulae. Of medical interest, it was possible to diagnose definitely Scheuermann's disease with a scoliosis and marked reactive spondylotic and spondylo-arthritic changes. The radiological findings provided further information regarding the technique of mummification and the method of burial. Some findings of mythological significance could be demonstrated radiologically, such as the fact that the heart and kidneys had been left in the body, the presence of a scarab, various gold plates and amulets and a fayence-decorated shroud.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007592 Joint Diseases Diseases involving the JOINTS. Arthropathies,Arthropathy,Joint Disease
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009106 Mummies Bodies preserved either by the ancient Egyptian technique or due to chance under favorable climatic conditions. Mummy
D010164 Paleopathology The study of disease in prehistoric times as revealed in bones, mummies, and archaeologic artifacts.
D011180 Postmortem Changes Physiological changes that occur in bodies after death. Adipocere,Algor Mortis,Cruor,Livor Mortis,Change, Postmortem,Changes, Postmortem,Postmortem Change
D004534 Egypt A country in northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula Its capital is Cairo. Arab Republic of Egypt,United Arab Republic
D005655 Funeral Rites Those customs and ceremonies pertaining to the dead. Mortuary Customs,Custom, Mortuary,Customs, Mortuary,Funeral Rite,Mortuary Custom,Rite, Funeral,Rites, Funeral
D006666 History of Medicine Study of past events and development in the field of Medicine. Medicine, History,History Medicines,Medicine Histories,Medicines, History
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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