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Today's topic, anatomy, was requested by amanie from Toronto, who is @amislife on Twitter.
Hippocrates is considered to be the first medical scientist who studied human anatomy. The Ancient Greek physician, Galen, wrote the definitive books on the human anatomy for that time. During the Medieval Era dissection of human bodies wasn't done, and knowledge of human anatomy was gained through the work of the Ancient Greek physician Galen. Medical students read Galen's works and dissected only animals.
Belgian physician Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564) is considered the father of modern anatomical study, because he began dissecting human corpses given to him by the criminal courts of people who had been hanged on the gallows. He discovered and wrote about the inaccuracies in Galen's writings about the human body. For more information click here and click here.
There is an exhibition in New York, Las Vegas, and Atlanta called Bodies: The Exhibition. It is described as "A milestone achievement for anatomy education...a celebration of the beautiful and amazing intricacies of the human form." For the fabulous and informative website click here.
Thanks to amanie, @amislife on Twitter, for suggesting today's topic! What did you learn today?
