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Modern Human Anatomy

Belgium · Science / Medicine. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1543Date range
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Chronological records

1543

Andreas Vesalius1543

Basel · Science / Medicine

Corrects longstanding anatomical errors through direct observation of the body.

Andreas Vesalius1543

Basel · Science / Medicine

Corrects numerous anatomical errors inherited from Galenic tradition.

Names involved

Andreas Vesalius

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