Matteo Realdo Colombo (c. 1516-1559): the anatomist and surgeon.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2008
Abstract
Matteo Realdo Colombo (c. 1516-1559) was one of the great anatomists and teachers of the Renaissance period. He has created a lasting reputation by both challenging incorrect medical convention and influencing the great artwork of the time. Although Colombo's contemporaries are often held in greater esteem, the accomplishments of this anatomist helped set the stage for modern medicine. The story of Colombo's life provides the modern surgeons and anatomist with valuable lessons regarding the nature of orthodoxy, conflict, and the evolving nature of "truth" in science.
Volume
74
Issue
1
First Page
84
Last Page
86
ISSN
0003-1348
Published In/Presented At
Tubbs, R. S., Linganna, S., & Loukas, M. (2008). Matteo Realdo Colombo (c. 1516-1559): the anatomist and surgeon. The American surgeon, 74(1), 84–86.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
18274438
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article