Anatomical details
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Anatomical details
Tab IV. Figures and diagrams showing anatomical details Source: De motu animalium - Joh. Alphonsi Borelli, Neapolitani matheseos professoris, De motu animalium... by Borelli, Giovanni Alfonso, 1608-1679. Published by Boutesteyn, Cornelis, d. 1720printer |Gsbeeck, Daniel van, fl. 1655-1692printer - Du Vivi鬠 Johannes, fl. 1678-1728printer - Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733, printer Date: 1685
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Anatomical Backs Body Bones Details Human Legs Mechanics Muscles Motility
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This image is taken from "De motu animalium," a groundbreaking work on the mechanics of animal motion by the Neapolitan professor Giovanni Alfonso Borelli. Published in 1685, this seminal text challenged the prevailing Aristotelian views on the functions of the muscles and nerves, instead proposing that animals move through the contraction of their muscles. The print depicts an intricate series of anatomical details, focusing on the backs, arms, legs, and bones of the human body. The delicate interplay of muscles and bones is rendered in exquisite detail, revealing the complex machinery that underpins our ability to move. The image also showcases Borelli's innovative approach to anatomical illustration, which combined both diagrammatic and pictorial representations to provide a comprehensive understanding of the underlying structures. Borelli's work was a significant milestone in the history of anatomy, bridging the gap between the Aristotelian and modern scientific perspectives. His meticulous observations and innovative ideas laid the foundation for future research in the fields of physiology and biomechanics, ultimately contributing to our current understanding of the intricacies of the human body and the mechanics of motion in animals. This print is a testament to Borelli's groundbreaking research and his enduring legacy in the annals of scientific discovery. The intricate details of the muscles, bones, and nerves depicted in the image continue to fascinate and inspire researchers and students of anatomy to this day.
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