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Among the greats in the history of anatomy is the Scottish physician/anatomist William Hunter (17181783) (Fig. 1). Although his younger brother John has often overshadowed his works, these still demand… Click to show full abstract
Among the greats in the history of anatomy is the Scottish physician/anatomist William Hunter (17181783) (Fig. 1). Although his younger brother John has often overshadowed his works, these still demand attention for their accuracy and detail. Many of his specimens and dissections can still be seen at the Hunterian Museum at Glasgow University. In 1769, he founded the Hunterian Medical School in London and was known for his teaching acumen (Fig. 2). Hunter said, “Were I to place a man of proper talents, in the most direct road for becoming truly great in his profession, I would choose a good practical
Journal Title: Clinical Anatomy
Year Published: 2019
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