Osteographia Or the Anatomy of the Bones

Download or read book Osteographia Or the Anatomy of the Bones written by William Cheselden and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a landmark work of anatomical illustration, originally published in 1733 and now recognized as a masterpiece of its genre. The book features detailed engravings of the human skeleton, executed with great skill and accuracy, and accompanied by explanatory text that draws on the latest scientific discoveries of the time. Cheselden's work transformed the study of anatomy and established him as one of the greatest anatomists of his era. The book is an essential resource for medical historians, artists, and anyone interested in the history of science and illustration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.