Renaissance: Vesalius Flashcards
1
Q
What was Vesalius’ book called?
A
Fabric of the human body
2
Q
Vesalius’s discoveries
A
Jaw made up of 1 bone
Only 2 lobes on liver, not 5
3 parts to breast bone not 7
Pod doesn’t flow into the heart through invisible holes in the septum, there aren’t any holes
3
Q
Why was he ignored?
A
People were reluctant to dismiss Galen’s teachings and doctors didn’t think his work would help with treatment
