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KMID : 0381920080380020135
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Korean Journal of Microscopy
2008 Volume.38 No. 2 p.135 ~ p.140
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Analysis on the Preservation of Scalp Collected from Full-Term Baby Mummy of Medieval Joseon Dynasty
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Chang Byung-Soo
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Abstract
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In this study, I investigated on the ultrastructure of scalp skin from full term baby mummy by using transmission and
scanning electron microscopy. The baby mummy was found within the uterus of a 16th century (Joseon Dynasty) mummified woman aged 20~30 years old. In scanning electron microscopic study, I found that the outer surface of scalp skin containing of sweat gland and stratum corneum are well preserved. The skin of the scalp measured about 1 mm in thickness and the epidermis was well distinguished from the dermis. In transmission electron microscopy, the shape and structure of the epithelial cells were not confirmed. I also observed well preserved collagen fibers composed of collagen fibrils with cross banding pattern ultrastructurally. But, the other connective cells were not observed due to decomposition of the dermis.
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KEYWORD
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Mummy, Scalp, Epidermis, Electron microscopy, Collagen fiber
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