Autonomic nerves of the abdomen and pelvis, shown in situ, in 4 numbered illustrations. 1 illustration of a section of the abdomen showing phrenic nerve, splanchnic nerves, ganglia of the sympathetic chain, intercostal nerves, with spine, ribs, aorta and adrenal gland, anterior view. 1 illustration of a section of the abdomen showing hepatic, celiac and mesenteric plexus, ganglia of the sympathetic chain, with aorta, adrenal gland, kidneys, and diaphragm, anterior view. 1 illustration of diaphragm and kidney and adrenal gland with ganglia of the sympathetic chain, phrenic nerve, hepatic, aortic and mesenteric plexus, lateral view. 1 illustration of sacrum with nerves of the lumbosacral plexus and ganglia of the sympathetic chain, anterior view.
Plate signed by the artist, West; and by the engraver, Finden.
Part of the book: Swan, Joseph, 1791-1874. A demonstration of the nerves of the human body. London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, 1834.