Laryngeal ventricle. Historical features.
The author reviews some of the salient historical features related to the anatomical description of the laryngeal ventricle and its saccule. The paper is based on a translation of Morgagni's original work published in 1719. This information is presented along with a short biographical note of Morgangni's life. Only original sources were used and photographs of the original illustrations are included.
D049671:History, 18th Century; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D007830:Larynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000266:history