The study of human anatomy is within our own time, and the fruitful results of this scientific exploring of man's physical structure are incalculable.
It is needless, I think, to tell you why the study of human body is so recent. Until the emancipation of the mind of man from the thraldom and shackles of religion, it was taught and believed as a "religious truth," and maintained under penalty of eternal damnation, that if the human body was dissected, God would not be able to recognize you on the day of resurrection!
Such has been the paralyzing menace of religion that has prevailed over the mind of man.
The discovery of the chemistry of food and its application to nutrition has contributed more to the health of the human race than all the Gods, clergymen and priests since the dawn of existence.
Preventive medicine has accomplished amazing results in bringing health to, and prolonging, the life of the people.
Hygiene and its application have saved millions upon millions from disease and premature death. It has stayed the "hand of God" in his madness in spreading deaths from epidemics of disease.
Charles Darwin published his "Origin of Species" and the great principle of evolution was promulgated.
Modern emancipated medicine has reduced the infant death rate by more than 50 per cent, and has been responsible for more than doubling the life span of man within the past century.
Just think of it! All of this within our own lifetime!
All of this and more since the day of American independence!