For centuries, doctors have used a variety of symbols and metaphors to communicate complex medical concepts to their patients. In this intriguing volume, Dr. Sozinskey explores the history and meaning behind these symbols and reveals the fascinating connections between medicine, art, and culture. With its engaging prose and richly-illustrated pages, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of medicine and the humanities. 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.