Anatomy Jargon Dissected: Exploring Medical Terminology and Early Misconceptions of the Human Body - Talks and Activity

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Anatomy Jargon Dissected: Exploring Medical Terminology and Early Misconceptions of the Human Body - Talks and Activity

Explore the importance of medical anatomy terminology and its fascinating roots in Ancient Greek with our expert guest speakers. They will share historical facts and stories behind the language that shapes the medical world. On the same day, enjoy a Show and Tell exhibition featuring medieval manuscripts from the Bodleian Special Exhibitions Team at the Weston Library.

Date: 8 April 2025, 10:00
Venue:
Radcliffe Science Library
off Parks Road OX1 3QP
See location on maps.ox

Details: Wellbeing Room
Speakers: Professor David Langslow (University of Manchester), Professor John Morris (DPAG, University of Oxford), Sharmila Rajendran (DPAG, University of Oxford)
Organising department: Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG)
Organisers: Sharmila Rajendran (DPAG, University of Oxford), Karine Barker (Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford)
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://ox-ac.libcal.com/calendar/rslevents/anatomy-jargon-dissected-1
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Catherine Dockerty