Imaging uncovers secrets of medicine’s mysterious ivory manikins

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.

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