Renaissance 1500-1700 Flashcards
Why was Vesalius so important
He helped discover the human anatomy and gave everyone a better understanding
What did Vesalius do
Vesalius was one of the first physicians to record and illustrate his findings on the human body which proved galens theory’s wrong and created a better understanding of the human body and enhanced surgery techniques.
What was the main contribution of Thomas Sydenham
Sydenham was able to show that measles and scarlet fever were different types of disease.
What was Thomas Sydenham known as
The English Hippocrates
What did William Harvey do
Harvey demonstrated how the heart was a pump for moving blood around the body he proved that blood could only flow in one direction and proved galens theory’s wrong.
Why was the 1500-1700 such a major part of medicine
Knowledge off the human body increased as people challenged ancient ideas.
What period is 1500-1700
Renaissance
Why was the printing press so important
The invention of the printing press meant that people could produce accurate copies of there ideas this helped the spread of new ideas to rapidly increase.
What was the royal society
The royal society was an English institution that promoted and supported scientific research.
Who are the members of the royal society
A group of influential scientists
