This classic text from pioneering pathologist Rudolf Virchow offers a detailed look at the process of conducting autopsies. Featuring step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and insights into the legal and ethical implications of post-mortem exams, this book is an essential resource for medical professionals and students of forensics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.