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The Real Anatomist

The Real Anatomist

Written by: Alison Craig and Dr David Robson
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Dr David Robson MD MA, world renowned Anatomist talks all things anatomy: History, case studies, his life and work as an Anatomist.


A life long passion for anatomy has Dr Robson has lectured all over the world, treated thousands of patients of all ages and stages including professional sportsmen and women, Doctors, surgeons, politicians and even animals. Dr David is the author of Robsons approach to Anatomy.


People from all over the world seek out his expertise when faced with seemingly insurmountable problems. When not consulting, he is researching and is the almanac of all things anatomy.


Davids depth of knowledge in this area is unsurpassed, he believes passionately in anatomy being the touchstone of all medicine and that it is an area which is sadly neglected in the modern way of teaching our young medical students. Here David talks about all aspects of the anatomy in an accessible and fascinating way using extraordinary true history to illustrate this extraordinary and seldom heard area of medicine.

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Episodes
  • The Spine Part 2 peppered with amazing facts, history and diversions into the subject.

    The Spine Part 2 peppered with amazing facts, history and diversions into the subject.
    Sep 18 2026

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    Dr David Robson discusses the spine and as ever the conversation takes turns into unexpected and fascinating facts and urges from many 100´s and in some cases 1000´s of years ago.

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    Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

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    42 mins
  • The Spine and the fascinating facts and history of the anatomy.

    The Spine and the fascinating facts and history of the anatomy.
    Aug 16 2026

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    Dr David talks about the spine kicking off Series 2 of The Real Anatomist.

    The history, the different parts, the terminology, the history and as ever some unexpected and fascinating facts which keep us all hooked on this podcast.





    Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

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    44 mins
  • S. 1 Ep.11 Muscles and extraordinary anatomical facts and history from 1000’s of years ago.

    S. 1 Ep.11 Muscles and extraordinary anatomical facts and history from 1000’s of years ago.
    Apr 1 2026

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    An introduction to

    Muscles of the human body. Including a muscle normally found in a dolphin found in a patient of the Robsons.

    Anatomical facts to make your eyes pop.

    Comparative anatomy - caterpillars, whales,

    Dr Barlow the man who identified Dr Robsons talent and how the journey started.

    Fascinating true stories.




    Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

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    52 mins
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