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The Fabric of the Human Body

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Observational anatomical drawing showing the layers of the trunk of the human body. With its detailed accurate labelled drawings and accompanying text, Vesalius’ ‘Fabric of the Human Body’ was a turning point in the history of medicine.

  • Date created - 1555
  • Author - Vesalius, Andreas
<p>Observational anatomical drawing showing the layers of the trunk of the human body. With its detailed accurate labelled drawings and accompanying text, Vesalius’ ‘Fabric of the Human Body’ was a turning point in the history of medicine.</p>
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