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Radiograph of mummy of a boy; gilded rectangles on the face. Skull - There is a linear crack/fracture extending horizontally across the occipital bone. Thorax and Abdomen - The lateral view shows an opacity that could represent the shrunken remains of viscera or heart. All bones including the pelvis and hips appear normal. Many of the dorsal and lumbar intervertebral discs are partially opaque. Arms - Extended. Hands with extended fingers, their palmar surfaces in contact with the outer aspect of the thighs. Legs - All bones and joints appear normal.
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