Hippocrates and Galen Flashcards
Who created the Theory of the Four Humours?
Hippocrates
What were the Four Humours?
Blood, Yellow Bile, Black Bile. Phlegm
How did Hippocrates believe doctors should diagnose their patients?
By observing them
What oath was created by Hippocrates that is still used today?
The Hippocratic Oath
What was Hippocrates collection of books known as?
The Hippocratic Collection
What was the name of the Roman doctor who developed the work of Hippocrates?
Galen
What was the name of the theory that Galen created?
The Theory of Opposites
Why did Galen dissect a pig?
To prove that the brain controlled speech
What was a limitation of Galens work?
He dissected animals not humans
What was the problem with Galen dissecting animals not humans?
He did not realise that parts of an animals anatomy were different to a humans so made mistakes
