How did Vesalius procure bodies for dissection?
Model replicas
Grave robbing
Public donations
Animal substitutes
Answer
Grave robbing, the illicit excavation of bodies from graves, was Vesalius's main source of cadavers for dissection. He required a steady supply of bodies to conduct his anatomical studies and advance his understanding of human anatomy. Despite the legal and ethical implications, Vesalius resorted to this unconventional method to obtain the necessary specimens for his groundbreaking work.
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