Museum of London

For the last few days, Caitlyn, Lindsay and I have been hard at work at the Museum of London.  We are measuring bones and describing pathology particularly related to a condition called torticollis.  We will also be looking at some trauma, and at skeletons identified as having Paget's disease.

Of course, sometimes we relax a bit. Luckily, the museum cafe has crayons and color pages.

Today, we were excited to have Jerry and two students from University College Dublin join us at the museum.  First, we helped to set up the x-ray equipment, which arrived in containers that look like magicians' boxes.

Jerry had to buy a large transformer in order to ensure that the equipment would safely connect to the power supply.  We were a bit afraid that we might destroy thousands of people's trips to the museum by blowing out the electricity.

At first, Lindsay looked a bit skeptical, and I was hiding in the adjacent room.  Lindsay gives the "thumbs up" sign once we realized that the machine was on, the lights were still on, and no smoke was coming out of the machine.

After that, it wasn't too long before the x-ray system was up and running, and we were looking at digital x-rays!

The museum has a giant tray of inert gravel where photos can be taken.  It is a great system for propping up bones in order to position them for photographs.  But, it's also very "zen," and everyone who goes near it has to put their hands in it and play with it.  Here, Caitlyn expresses QU love for the UK.  I think the trip has been a success!

--Prof. Ullinger