Medieval Medicine Flashcards
What was the primary medical theory in Britain during the medieval period?
The Four Humours theory.
What are the Four Humours?
Blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile.
True or False: Medieval medicine relied heavily on superstitions and religious beliefs.
True.
Who was Hippocrates?
An ancient Greek physician whose ideas influenced medieval medicine.
What role did the Church play in medicine during 1000-1450?
The Church controlled medical knowledge and promoted religious healing.
Fill in the blank: Medieval hospitals were often run by ______.
Religious orders.
What was the significance of the Black Death on medicine?
It led to a shift in medical practices and increased demand for better healthcare.
Which medical practitioner was known for using herbal remedies?
The apothecary.
True or False: Bloodletting was a common treatment based on the Four Humours theory.
True.
What was the main purpose of medieval surgery?
To treat injuries and perform amputations.
Who were the barber-surgeons?
Practitioners who performed surgery and dental work in medieval times.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a key text for medical knowledge in the medieval period.
Hippocratic Corpus.
What was a common belief about illness in medieval times?
Illness was often seen as a punishment from God.
True or False: Medical universities were established in Britain during the 12th century.
False; they were established later.
What was the role of midwives in medieval medicine?
They assisted in childbirth and provided care for women.
What is ‘trepanation’?
A surgical procedure that involves drilling a hole in the skull.
(Thought to release demons)
Fill in the blank: The ______ was an important text on anatomy during the medieval period.
Anatomy of the Human Body.
Who was Galen?
A Roman physician whose work was influential in medieval medicine.
True or False: Medical practice during this period was based on empirical evidence.
False; it was mostly based on theories and traditions.
What was the purpose of ‘plague doctors’?
To treat victims of the plague and prevent its spread.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a major epidemic that affected Britain in the 14th century.
Black Death.
What did medieval physicians typically study?
The works of ancient scholars, especially Galen and Hippocrates.
True or False: Women were generally excluded from formal medical training.
True.
What was ‘miasma’ theory?
The belief that diseases were caused by bad air or ‘miasmas’.
What type of surgical procedure was common for treating wounds?
Cauterization.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a popular method for diagnosing illness in medieval times.
Urine analysis.
What is a ‘leech’ used for in medieval medicine?
To draw blood as part of treatment.
Who were the ‘wise women’?
Healers who used traditional remedies and herbal medicine.
True or False: Most medieval hospitals provided medical care for the poor.
True.
