Nervous System 18th C
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Nervous System 18th C
The nervous system of the spine and the front body according to Vieuffens Date: Circa 1760
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1760 Body Internal Nerve Nerves Nervous Organs Spinal Spine System Vertebra
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite 18th-century print depicts the intricate and complex nervous system as represented by French anatomist Charles-Edouard Sonnini, based on the work of renowned anatomist Albrecht von Haller and the illustrations of Jacques-Nicolas Vieussens. Dated circa 1760, the print offers a detailed and accurate portrayal of the nervous system during a time when such knowledge was just beginning to be fully understood. The image focuses on the nervous system of the spine and the front body, with a particular emphasis on the vertebrae and the various nerves that radiate from the spinal column. The vertebral column is depicted in cross-section, revealing the intricate structure of each vertebra and the delicate balance between the bony and soft tissues. The nerves, shown emerging from the spinal cord, are delicately rendered, highlighting their delicate and filamentous nature. The print also includes a number of inscriptions and labels, which help to identify the various structures and provide context for the viewer. These labels include references to the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which were only recently identified during this period, and the cranial and spinal nerves. Overall, this print is a testament to the remarkable advances in anatomical knowledge during the 18th century, and serves as a reminder of the importance of accurate and detailed illustrations in the pursuit of scientific understanding. The intricacy and beauty of the nervous system, as depicted in this print, continue to fascinate and inspire researchers and students of anatomy and physiology to this day.
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