Vesalius Flashcards
1
Q
What was the work called by Vesalius which had pictures of the liver?
A
Tabulae Sex
2
Q
Why did Vesalius draw a picture of a liver with 2 lobes as is with humans besides the larger picture of the liver with 5 lobes?
A
It showed he was beginning to reject Galen’s ideas
3
Q
What was in Letter on Venesection?
A
How veins were connected
4
Q
How did Letter on Venesection assist doctors?
A
It allowed easier bleeding of patients
5
Q
What was contained in the Fabric of the Human Body?
A
Complete human anatomy
6
Q
What was Fabric of the Human Body made up of?
A
Illustrations referred to in the text
7
Q
How was Vesalius’ impact made possible?
A
Invention of printing
