The skeletal structure of a cat and a dog. The cat (left) is shown in fright, while the dog is seen in attack mode (right) Engraving by William Cheselden, 1733. William Cheselden (1688-1752) was an English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery, who was influential in establishing surgery as a scientific medical profession.

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Cat and Dog Skeletons, 1733

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