Meckelsche Sammlungen, University anatomy collection at Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
Meckelsche Sammlungen is an anatomy collection housed at Martin-Luther University Halle, containing over 8,000 specimens of human and animal anatomy. The preparations are preserved using different methods and displayed to show the structure and development of various organisms.
The collection was established in the early 18th century by three generations of the Meckel family of anatomists, growing between 1720 and 1833 into one of Europe's largest. It incorporates earlier material from the Wittenberg Anatomy and was systematically expanded by family members.
The collection maintains scientific specimens from the former Wittenberg Anatomy, featuring dry preparations, wet specimens, and developmental studies of human and animal anatomy.
The collection is located at Große Steinstraße 52 in Halle and is accessible to visitors interested in anatomical research and education. Plan ahead since access depends on university schedules and may require prior arrangement.
The collection preserves the Wilhelm Roux developmental mechanics collection, a specialized archive of classical embryological experiments. This material documents pioneering work in experimental embryology from the late 19th century.
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