The bishop and anatomist Niels Stensen (1638-1686) and his contributions to our early understanding of the brain

R. Shane Tubbs; Martin M. Mortazavi; Mohammadali M. Shoja; Marios Loukas; Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol

doi:10.1007/s00381-010-1236-5

The bishop and anatomist Niels Stensen (1638-1686) and his contributions to our early understanding of the brain

R. Shane Tubbs, Martin M. Mortazavi, Mohammadali M. Shoja, Marios Loukas, Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol

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Abstract

Many physicians are familiar with the parotid duct and the Danish physician/anatomist's name associated with it. However, most are unaware of Niels Stensen's life and his significant contributions to the early study of the brain. This physician of the Medici court was clearly ahead of his time and found errors in the publications of such giants as Varolius and Willis. The present review discusses the life of this seventeenth century anatomist, physician, and priest/bishop and highlights his contributions to neuroanatomy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-6
Number of pages	6
Journal	Child's Nervous System
Volume	27
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-010-1236-5
State	Published - Jan 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Brain anatomy
Neuroanatomy
Stensen

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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