Kirksville Missouri Osteopathis 1907-1914 12 Real Photo Postcards

Anatomical dissection, a foundational practice in medical education and scientific research, is central to this image. From the Renaissance, gaining significant prominence in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the direct examination of human cadavers was indispensable for understanding physiology, pathology, and developing surgical techniques. The scene captures a group of individuals, likely medical practitioners, students, or prosectors, gathered around a prepared cadaver on a gurney, engaging in this critical hands-on learning.