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1. Anatomical Study

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   Dissection and the Articulation of the Viscera
   Systematic human dissection, though often met with cultural resistance, provided the foundational data set for the discipline. Early anatomists struggled to reconcile observed organ morphology with theoretical functional placement. The most persistent challenge involved the alimentary canal, particularly the intestines.
   In a landmark 17th-century treatise, the intricate coiling of the [small intestine](/en…

2. 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…