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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (body snatching)

At the start of the 1800s those studying anatomy were legally allowed to have and dissect the bodies of those condemned to death. Sadly, for them, this was only around 55 people each year. For the ever-growing study of anatomy in medical schools however, around 500 bodies were needed per annum. Due to this highContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (body snatching)”