Theaters of Anatomy Students, Teachers, and Traditions of Dissection in Renaissance Venice

• Main Author: Klestinec, Cynthia (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Johns Hopkins University Press 2011
• Subjects: History of medicine
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Of enduring historical and contemporary interest, the anatomy theater is where students of the human body learn to isolate structures in decaying remains, scrutinize their parts, and assess their importance. Taking a new look at the history of anatomy, Cynthia Klestinec places public dissections alo...