The evolution of function in the mammalian organism. Film 29.
- Date:
- [1942?]
- Film
About this work
Description
A film which appears to summarise the research behind most of the films into the development of the central nervous system in mammals focusing on the sheep. The opening credits indicate the content of the film; the onset of mammalian foetal movements or motility and the evolution of various movements in the foetuses of the sheep. No 119 is scarcely more than an embryo; at 30 days+ more movement is in evidence. A scientific diagram is provided. An intertitle explains the situation at 41-42 days when there are rhythmic movements. The umblical cord is pinched which elicts movement icompared to when unconstrained.
Publication/Creation
[1942?]
Physical description
1 film reel (10 min.) : silent, black and white, 16 mm.
Copyright note
Unknown.
Notes
This is one of 27 films which were discovered in a wooden box in the Department of Anatomy, University of Cambridge, in July 1974. Examination of the script of the titles indicates that they are at least part of the collection from the experiments of Joseph Barcroft largely on the foetus in 1939. The collection is not complete, and the films seem to have been labelled firstly by Joseph Barcroft and secondly by two other methods. The order ascribed to the collection has been attributed to D. H. Barron.
Annotations on the box: Film 29. Group 1/39.
Mixed lengths of film with different edge codes; latest is Edge code semi circle/L; 1942.
Sir Joseph Barcroft and Dr D. H. Barron. Photographer Mr W. Freeman.
Language note
In English.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Access Closed stores8306FCan't be requested Note