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Kirksville, Missouri: Human Nervous System

Museum of Osteopathic Medicine includes an entire human nervous system teased out of a dissected corpse, spread and framed like a work of art. Also in the museum: the log cabin of the founder of osteopathy, which debuted in Kirksville in 1892. Gift shop.

Museum of Osteopathic Medicine

Address:
800 W. Jefferson St., Kirksville, MO
Directions:
Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University campus, inside the Tinning Education Center, which is the glass-fronted building ahead on right as you enter campus grounds. Patient/visitor parking lot, ahead on left.
Hours:
M-W, F 8-5; T, Th 8-7; Sa 12-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
660-626-2359
Admission:
Free
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Human nervous system.

Human Nervous System

Rare human nervous system dissected, mounted and labeled at the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine. Completed in 1925-1926 by M. Schalck and L.Ramsdell of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery.

[Andrew, 07/02/2013]

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