Embalming (Taking
the organs from the
corpse and putting it
in a jar.
This gave Egyptians some
knowledge of the human
anatomy.
But they didn't dissect the body
thoroughly. They believed
destroying someone's body
meant that they wouldn't go to
the afterlife. So experimental
dissection was out. This limited
the amount of knowledge that
could be gained.
Prevention
They valued cleanliness. They bathed, shaved
their heads and had toilets. They changed
clothes regularly.
Lead to comfortableness. It also had religious significance.