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History of Anatomy

By: Christian Padron P.4

circa 3000 BCE

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian anatomy classes were largely concerned with developing practical skills for mummification and embalming. Early anatomists of this time made careful investigations of the anatomy of the human body, which aided in their comprehension of how to preserve bodies for the afterlife.

Ancient Egypt (circa 3000 BCE)

5th century BCE

Ancient Greece

Anatomy was greatly improved by the Greeks, particularly Hippocrates and Aristotle. They placed a strong emphasis on empirical observation and animal dissection in order to learn more about the human body. It is frequently said that Hippocrates laid the groundwork for clinical observations in medicine.

Ancient Greece (5th century BCE)

15th-16th centuries

Renaissance Europe

Anatomical studies saw a rebirth throughout the Renaissance. "De Humani Corporis Fabrica," a ground-breaking anatomical textbook with in-depth pictures based on his dissections, was published by Andreas Vesalius in the 16th century. This signaled a change from depending on prehistoric literature to actual experimentation and observation.

Renaissance Europe (15th-16th centuries)

1788

The Anatomy Riot of 1788

Public dissections increased in frequency in 18th-century England, but the general public opposed them. A riot occurred at the Royal College of Surgeons in London in 1788 to denounce the practice. This incident emphasized the necessity for control and transparency in the profession as well as the growing public interest in anatomy.

The Anatomy Riot of 1788

19th Century

Due to the development of microscopy and the understanding of cells and tissues in the 19th century, anatomical study made major strides. Modern cellular anatomy was founded on the revolutionary contributions of scientists like Rudolf Virchow to histology and cell theory.

19th Century

The Birth of Modern Radiology- Late 19th-early 20th century

The study of anatomy was drastically changed when Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays in 1895. Radiology made it possible to view inside structures without causing any harm, which sparked the growth of disciplines like radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

The Birth of Modern Radiology (Late 19th-early 20th century)

Molecular and Genetic Anatomy- 20th century

The focus on molecular and genetic anatomy changed around the turn of the 20th century. James Watson and Francis Crick's discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 opened up new perspectives on how genes affect anatomy and physiology, spawning the subject of molecular biology.

Molecular and Genetic Anatomy (20th century)

Digital Anatomy- Late 20th century to present

The study of anatomy has changed as a result of the digital age. Visualizing and studying anatomical features has become simpler because to computer-aided imaging and modeling tools like 3D CT scans and virtual dissections. This has proved especially helpful for surgical planning and medical education.

Digital Anatomy (Late 20th century to present)

Advances in Functional and Comparative Anatomy- 21st century

Anatomists may now investigate not just the static structures but also the dynamic functions of organs and systems in real-time thanks to advances in imaging technology and computational tools. Genetic analysis and comparative anatomy are tools used to better understand the evolutionary links and adaptations among species.

Advances in Functional and Comparative Anatomy (21st century)

Work Cited-

The Anatomy Riot of 1788. Science History Institute. (2023, May 20). https://sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/the-anatomy-riot-of-1788/

Work Cited

DNA, the language of evolution: Francis Crick & James Watson - Understanding evolution. Understanding Evolution - Your one-stop source for information on evolution. (2021, December 4). https://evolution.berkeley.edu/the-history-of-evolutionary-thought/1900-to-present/dna-the-language-of-evolution-francis-crick-james-watson/

Gural, K. (2022, November 14). History of radiology: Timeline, pioneers, inventions: RamSoft. RamSoft Inc. Healthcare IT. https://www.ramsoft.com/history-of-radiology/

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