Hunter

• In 1753, the famous surgeon John Hunter was elected as master of anatomy at Surgeon’s Hall.
• He had a huge role to play in the understanding of anatomy and made significant contributions to the understanding of human teeth, bone growth, venereal diseases, digestion and more.
• Hunter based his work upon scientific practice, this move towards scientific methods gave surgery far more credibility than it had ever experienced before.
• High prices were also charged for innoculation, which the poor could not afford.