Ancient Rome Flashcards
Why do we consider Galen as part of Ancient Roman medicine when he was actually Greek?
Because he spent much of his working like in Rome, working for Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Name the famous centre of learning where Galen studied
Alexandria - library and medical school
Who wrote De Medicina?
Celsus
Exercise was recognised by Roman doctors as important in maintaining good health. True or false?
True
Celsus was a doctor. True or false?
False. He observed and recorded medical practice.
Why were the aqueducts built?
To ensure a fresh water supply could get into populated areas, such as Rome
Name two things that helped improve public health and sanitation
Clean water supply thanks to the aqueducts
Sewer system to take waste away
Fountains to supply clean water to the locals
What important drink did Celsus create to help with surgery?
Sedative-keep the patient asleep during surgery
Why did Galen suggesting dissecting an ape?
Similar to human bodies, so much can be learned
Hard to get access to human bodies
What did Pliny the Elder write?
Historia Naturalis (Natural History)
What was in Pliny’s Historia Naturalis?
Contained over 1000 medical recipes and remedies
What were the Valetudinaria?
Free hospitals to care for Roman soldiers
What impressive Roman remains can you find in Pont du Gard, France?
Aqueduct
Name two of the rooms that could be found in the Roman baths
Palaestra Apodyterium Frigidarium Tepidarium Caldarium
