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WINSLOW, Exposition anatomique, 1732
WINSLOW, Jacques-Benigne.
Exposition anatomique de la structure du corps humain.
Paris, Guillaume Desprez & Jean Dessessartz, 1732.
4to (247x187 mm), xxx-740-(8) pages and 4 folding plates. binding : Contemporary full calf, gilt spine in six compartments. Joints splitting in head.
First edition.
One of the most famous works of descriptive anatomy.
This book marked a turning point in the history of anatomy by freeing itself from physiological speculation in favor of a strictly observational approach. It contains for the first time the description of the "foramen of Winslow" (or omental foramen), the slit that allows communication between the greater peritoneal sac and the vestibule of the lesser peritoneal sac.
references: Heirs of Hippocrates [759 : "An expert anatomist, he was among the first to discard physiological details and hypothetical explanations from his writings in order to concentrate solely on descriptive anatomy."], Garrison-Morton [1314 : "The foramen between the greater and lesser sacs of the peritoneum (described on pages 352-65), is named after Winslow. "].
Price : 800 €
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