Anatomy Jargon Dissected: Talks and Activity am, Exhibition pm In-Person
Anatomy Jargon Dissected: Exploring Medical Terminology and Early Misconceptions of the Human Body
Explore the importance of medical anatomy terminology and its fascinating roots in Ancient Greek with our expert guest speakers:
- Professor David Langslow FBA, Professor Emeritus University of Manchester, Medical Latin in the Roman Empire
- Prof. John Morris, Emeritus, Professor of Anatomy
They will share historical facts and stories behind the language that shapes the medical world.
Between the talks, take part in interactive word activities with Sharmila Rajendran, Lecturer in Anatomy, to deepen your understanding of medical terminology.
Remember to register for the talks using the registration button below.
On the same day, enjoy a Show and Tell exhibition featuring medical treasures from the Bodleian Special Exhibitions Team at the Weston Library. These events are booked seperately.
Book your place 14.00-15.50 or
You can book for one or all of the events!
Note that bags and other items such as laptop bags need be left in lockers. Lockers operate with £1 coin which is returned to you when you open the locker. Your guide will have spare coins on the day as well.
- Date:
- Tuesday 8 April 2025
- Time:
- 10:00 - 12:30
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Wellbeing Room
- Library:
- Radcliffe Science Library
- Audience:
- Academic Staff Administrative Staff Bodleian Staff DPhils Masters Students OxRss Post-Docs Postgraduates Undergraduates
This event will take place in the Wellbeing Room at the Radcliffe Science Library.
Programme
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Anatomical Terminology Dissected: Insights into the fascinating language of anatomy and medicine David Langslow FBA, Professor Emeritus University of Manchester, Emeritus Fellow Wolfson College, Oxford
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Anatomy Jargon Activity Sharmila Rajendran, Lecturer in Anatomy
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM Break
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM Earlier misconceptions of human body structure Prof. John Morris, Emeritus , Professor of Anatomy
Organising departments: Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG), Radcliffe Science Library (RSL)
Organisers: Sharmila Rajendran (DPAG), Karine Barker (RSL)
Image used is St John's College MS 22 CC BY-NC 4.0.