Andreas Vesalius

Andreas Vesalius (pronounced: An-dre-as Ve-sa-li-us) was a renowned 16th-century anatomist and physician, often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy. His most notable work, De humani corporis fabrica (On the Structure of the Human Body), revolutionized the understanding of the human body.

Etymology

The name "Andreas Vesalius" is derived from his birth name "Andries van Wesel". He was born in Brussels, which was then part of the Habsburg Netherlands. The Latinized form of his name, "Andreas Vesalius", was used in his publications.

Biography

Andreas Vesalius was born on December 31, 1514, and died on October 15, 1564. He studied at the University of Paris and later taught surgery and anatomy at the University of Padua. His groundbreaking work, De humani corporis fabrica, was published in 1543. This work was based on his dissections of human bodies, which challenged the anatomical teachings of Galen, a Greek physician from the 2nd century AD, which were based largely on animal dissections.

Related Terms

Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Surgery: A medical or dental specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a person to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury, to help improve bodily function, appearance, or to repair unwanted ruptured areas.
Galen: A Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher in the Roman Empire. Galen has been described as the father of several medical disciplines including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and neurology.

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