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Question 10 of 15

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What was one of the things that Leonardo da Vinci did to study the human
form?
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A. He observed athletic games.
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B. He studied ancient Greek medical texts.
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C. He learned to sculpt.
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D. He dissected corpses.

Answer 1

He dissected corpses

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes it sounds disturbing, but here's why from PBS.

Leonardo da Vinci dissected some 30 cadavers in his lifetime, leaving behind a trove of beautiful—and accurate—anatomical drawings. ... As an artist, he used science to understand the human body. As an anatomist, he used art to illuminate secrets beneath the flesh.

Answer 2

He dissected dozens of bodies to create detailed drawings of skeletons, skulls, and bones.