Imaging uncovers secrets of medicine's mysterious ivory manikins
Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 11:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Little is known about the origins of manikins -- small anatomical sculptures thought to be used by doctors four centuries ago -- but now advanced imaging techniques have offered a revealing glimpse inside these captivating ivory dolls. Researchers using micro-CT successfully identified the material composition and components of several ancient ivory manikins, according to a new study.