Prehistoric Medicine

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What does 'prehistoric' mean?
Before writing
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Which people living today are a good source for prehistoric medicine?
Aboriginees
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Give 3 facts about prehistoric people’s health.
Healthy teeth,osteoarthritis, strong muscles, high death rate among babies, people died young
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How did prehistoric people treat illnesses and injuries?
Herbs and plants. Could set broken bones, trephining
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What is trephining?
Trephinning is removing a portion of a person's skull to relieve a headache and release evil spirits
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Card 2

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Which people living today are a good source for prehistoric medicine?

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Aboriginees

Card 3

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Give 3 facts about prehistoric people’s health.

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Card 4

Front

How did prehistoric people treat illnesses and injuries?

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Card 5

Front

What is trephining?

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