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1. Ancient Anatomy

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   Galenic Synthesis and Systematization
   Claudius Galenus (Galen, 2nd century CE), synthesized and significantly expanded upon earlier Greek observations, becoming the undisputed authority for the next 1,300 years. Since human dissection was prohibited in Roman society during his prime, Galen relied heavily on the comparative anatomy of pigs, [Ba…