Nervus Vagus et Sympathicus Chart

Germany, c. 1928

52 x 42 in (132 x 107 cm)

ID #FF25CPK8-L-04

This wall chart details a diagram of the vagus nerve, an anatagonist of the sympathetic nervous system. According to the description plate, translated from German, it depicts "innervation of the thoracic and abdominal viscera by sympathetic and parasympathetic."

This print comes from a collection of Neurological Wall Charts published by J.F. Lehmann, in Munich. Lehmann was a well-known publisher of medical literature. Large-scale and highly detailed works like this print were widely distributed throughout Germany for use in medical schools, doctors offices, and other institututions.

Publisher: Julius Friedrich Lehmann

Year: 1928

Condition: Good, some wear and yellowing along the folds.

1920s 500-1000 anatomy diagram doctor german medical medicine nurse science scientific art size-52x42