“Vesalius on the Verge”

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The Book and the Body

[By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA]

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“Vesalius on the Verge: The Book and the Body” explores the groundbreaking work of 16th century professor and physician Andreas Vesalius, who changed the way that human anatomy was taught forever with “De humani corporis fabrica (On the fabric of the human body)”.

The book did two things not seen before: it corrected errors in the conception of the human body that existed for over a millennia, and it combined text with artistic illustration, which enabled interactive learning.

Where else can you see a first edition of the 1543 published text, a desiccated body juxtaposed with a full skeleton, and a contemporary recreation of Vesalius’ dissection table?

Plan your visit today! #muttermuseum #vesalius #anatomy #medicine #rarebooks” By muttermuseum on Instagram

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I went to medical school in Philadelphia PA, and visited the Mutter Museum many times. If you’ve never been there – I urge you to check it out!

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October is “Cut Out Dissection” Month

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Appreciating the Pros and Cons of Animal Dissection

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Every year, millions of frogs, rats, cats, mice, and other animals suffer and are killed for dissection. Luckily, there are far better ways to learn biology than by torturing animals, damaging the environment, and teaching insensitivity. With more and more states enacting dissection-choice policies, it’s never been easier to avoid dissection.

And so, October is “Cut Out Dissection Month” and PETA wanted to arm you with the “facts” on animal dissection in the easiest, most eyeball-friendly, sharable way—with our handy-dandy infographic!

Assessment by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA

As a Board-Certified surgeon, and Fellow of the American College, I disagree with this sentiment. Of course, I am not in favor of the wanton torture or harm of any animal. But, I still remember the first time I operated on a living, but anesthetized, German Shepard at Temple University in Philadelphia, almost 40 years ago. And, I still can feel the animal’s heart beating in my hands – powerful!

Of course, the anti-vivisectionist crowd scrawled graffiti on the anatomy building walls – the entire semester – to no avail. I also dissected frogs, fetal pigs, sharks, rabbits and several cats before reaching medical school.  

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