How did resurrectionists impact the field of anatomy?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Resurrectionist
Resurrectionists, or body snatchers, significantly impacted anatomy by supplying cadavers for medical study during the 18th and 19th centuries, when legal access to bodies was limited. Their activities highlighted the need for ethical practices in anatomy, leading to reforms such as the Anatomy Act of 1832 in the UK, which regulated body donation and improved the quality of anatomical education.