TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - The clinical anatomy of crucifixion
JO  - Clinical anatomy
A1  - Bordes, Stephen
A1  - Jenkins, Skyler
A1  - McBain, Lexian
A1  - Hanna, Amgad
A1  - Loukas, Marios
A1  - Tubbs, R. Shane
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - Crucifixion was a widely-used form of execution for capital crimes in antiquity. Civilizations and empires perfected the technique, leading to centuries of discussions, controversies, and questions, many of which concerned the death of Jesus Christ. To this day, much remains to be discovered in both the religious and scientific realms. However, the aim of this study is to discuss such facts as are known from the medical perspectives of clinical anatomists. Nails/spikes were driven through the hands/wrists and feet of five adult cadavers, and the cadavers were then dissected to observe the anatomical structures that had been injured or placed at risk for injury. While many historical and archeological facts remain to be discovered, we hope that this cadaveric study will enhance our modern understanding of ancient practices from a medical and anatomical perspective. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<br><br>This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0897-3806
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.23386
ID  - ref1
ER  -