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Joseph Merrick's skeleton. Ever since Joseph Merrick's days as a novelty exhibit on Whitechapel Road, his condition has remained a source of curiosity for medical professionals.
Joseph Carey Merrick, también conocido como «El Hombre Elefante» (Leicester, Inglaterra, 5 de agosto de 1862-Londres, 11 de abril de 1890), fue un ciudadano inglés que se hizo famoso debido a las terribles malformaciones que padeció desde el año y medio de edad.
5 de may. de 2019 · Merrick had a skeletal and soft tissue deformity which saw him as a freak show attraction, then a medical curiosity. His skeleton has been preserved at the Royal London Hospital since his death.
29 de ago. de 2013 · His extreme deformity is obvious from his skeleton, but confined to parts of his body. His skull has large growths of bone at the front of his temple and on the right side.
10 de nov. de 2014 · Learn about the life and death of Joseph Merrick, the "Elephant Man" who was exhibited as a human oddity and later cared for by the London Hospital. Find out how his condition was diagnosed, what caused his death, and what happened to his skeleton.
15 de ene. de 2016 · Learn about Joseph Merrick, the Victorian man with severe deformities who became a freak show attraction and inspired a play and a film. Find out how his skeleton is preserved and studied at Queen Mary University of London.
29 de may. de 2024 · Joseph Merrick was famous because of his extreme physical deformities. His head was almost three feet in circumference, and spongy skin hung from his face and the back of his head. Deformation of the jaws prevented him from showing facial expression and speaking clearly.
