Chapter 5 Famous Medical People Flashcards
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Hippocrates
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430 BCE. he founded a medical school on the island of Cos, and traveled widely in Greece and Asia Minor teaching and practicing his art. He had oath that illustrates the ethical principles to which ancient greek doctors. anatomy, physiology, prognosis, surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, treatment through diet and rugs
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Galen
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129 CE. made considerable advances in anatomy and physiology. he did conduct experiments on animals. proved that the brain is the controlling organism of speech.
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Soranus
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1st/2nd century AD. male doctor dealt with diseases and conditions of women and gynecological complaints. also childbirth and other ailments peculiar to women.
