Franciscus Silvius (1614—1672) and his contributions to neuroanatomy and clinical medicine

Tkach A.V.

Vernadsky Crimean Federal University

Kutia S.A.

Vernadsky Crimean Federal University

Tkach V.V.

Vernadsky Crimean Federal University

Franciscus Silvius (1614—1672) and his contributions to neuroanatomy and clinical medicine

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Tkach A.V., Kutia S.A., Tkach V.V.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2022;122(10): 129‑132

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro2022122101129

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Tkach AV, Kutia SA, Tkach VV. Franciscus Silvius (1614—1672) and his contributions to neuroanatomy and clinical medicine. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2022;122(10):129‑132. (In Russ.)
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The article is dedicated to the 350^th anniversary of the death of the Dutch anatomist, physiologist, yatrochemist and the greatest physician of the XVII century, Franciscus Sylvius (Franz de le Boe) (1614—1672). His contribution to the study of the structure of the nervous system is characterized, as well as the main scientific discoveries and achievements in building a rational system of medical science and practice. It is stated that eponym «aquaeductus Sylvii» was coined by Lorenz Heister in 1717 in his paper «De admiranda cerebelli structura».

Keywords:

history of medicine

history of anatomy

Franciscus Sylvius

anatomy of the nervous system

Authors:

Tkach A.V.

Vernadsky Crimean Federal University

Kutia S.A.

Vernadsky Crimean Federal University

Tkach V.V.

Vernadsky Crimean Federal University

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25.05.2022

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06.07.2022

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