Wax anatomical model (moulage) of a somatotype of a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome; the model is made of oil-painted beeswax with talc, built up with wires in the legs, body and likely the arms for suport; the model shows a naked woman standing up on a round base with her legs straight (feet …
Wax anatomical model (moulage) of a somatotype of a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome; the model is made of oil-painted beeswax with talc, built up with wires in the legs, body and likely the arms for suport; the model shows a naked woman standing up on a round base with her legs straight (feet apart, but thighs together) and arms held out straight and slightly away from her sides; the woman has a great deal of body fat on her thighs, abdomen, buttocks and breasts; the abdomen is especially obese; the model shows hair on her chin as well as areas on her arms and legs; the model is painted to depict true colour.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Models made by Marjorie Winslow; they were commissioned as teaching aids by Dr. Robertson of the Queen’s University Faculty of Medicine, who also helped with the anatomical details.
Length: 42.5 cm. x Width: 14.6 cm. x Depth: 12.1 cm.
Condition Remarks
The model is extremely dirty and dusty; the model was poorly handled and stored and as a result is broken and cracked; there are cracks in the legs on the left side ankle and in both knees; the lower abdomen has a small hole in the wax; the arms are both broken off between the wrist and the elbow; several areas on the model's surface show scuff marks
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Model subject identified by Dr. Reid; model-making techniques described by Marjorie Winslow.
Research Facts
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs.
The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Early diagnosis and treatment along with weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Model is overweight and has facial hair, both characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome.