Engravings, explaining the anatomy of the bones, muscles, and joints. / By John Bell, surgeon.

  • Bell, John, 1763-1820.
Date:
MDCCXCIV. [1794]
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Engravings, explaining the anatomy of the bones, muscles, and joints. / By John Bell, surgeon. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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