The bishop and anatomist Niels Stensen (1638-1686) and his contributions to our early understanding of the brain.
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.
Tubbs
R Shane
RS
Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Mortazavi
Martin M
MM
Shoja
Mohammadali M
MM
Loukas
Marios
M
Cohen-Gadol
Aaron A
AA
D054814:Anatomists / Q000266:history*; D001921:Brain / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D049670:History, 17th Century; D008488:Medical Illustration / Q000266:history; D009445:Neuroanatomy / Q000266:history*