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Temporary Closure: The collection will be closed Monday, August 17–Saturday, September 26 for gallery work and will reopen Sunday, September 27. 

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Body of Knowledge: A History of Anatomy in 3 Parts

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Anatomical Study, engraving by Andreas Vesalius

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Mounted Beauchene skull

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Corrosion cast of bronchi and trachea

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Sagittal Section of Human Spine Preserved in Arcrylic

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Illustration from Argument before the Tewksbury Investigation Committee, July 15, 1883
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