A medical illustration not only distills reports and notes into a clear image but enhances the impact of an argument, being retained in the mind’s eye while attention is otherwise engaged.

In virtually every personal injury of wrongful death case the opportunity will present itself for the use of medical illustrations or X-rays (Dombroff)

Properly developed medical art for evidence greatly assists the understanding of the judge and jury. Reference to visuals during explanation ensures that all viewers have the same image in mind rather than their own interpretation of a verbal description