Vesalius fr Flashcards
1
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What did Vesalius reveal through dissection
A
That Galen’s work on the human anatomy was wrong
(Over 300 mistakes)
Helped encourage others to question Galen’s theories
2
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What did Vesalius prove
A
Church was hindering any real progress
3
Q
What book did Vesalius publish and what was it called
A
De Humani Corporis Fabrica in 1543
4
Q
What did Vesalius do to the study of anatomy
A
Made it fashionable and became central tot he study on medicine
5
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What did Vesalius encourage and inspire
A
Other professionals to carry out dissection to make further discoveries
6
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How did Vesalius’ work influence England and Europe
A
His work was widely published throughout England and Europe and included detailed illustrations of the human body which were copied into other medical text books
