Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and his depictions of the human spine.
Childs Nerv Syst. 2017 Dec; 33(12):2067-2070.CN

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Few individuals in history have exerted so great an influence and made such extensive contributions to so many disciplines as Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci's inquisitive, experimental mentality led him to many discoveries, such as spinal cord function and the proper anatomy of several organ systems. Respected not only as an artist but also as an anatomist, he made many significant contributions to the field.

CONCLUSIONS

This article explores da Vinci's drawings, in relation to the anatomy of the human spine.

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Bowen G
Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, True Blue, Grenada.
Gonzales J
Seattle Science Foundation, 550 17th Ave James Tower #600, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA. gonzaj6@uw.edu.
Iwanaga J
Seattle Science Foundation, 550 17th Ave James Tower #600, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA.
Fisahn C
Seattle Science Foundation, 550 17th Ave James Tower #600, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA. Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA.
Loukas M
Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, True Blue, Grenada.
Oskouian RJ
Seattle Science Foundation, 550 17th Ave James Tower #600, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA. Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA.
Tubbs RS
Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, True Blue, Grenada. Seattle Science Foundation, 550 17th Ave James Tower #600, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA.

MeSH

AnatomistsFamous PersonsHistory, 15th CenturyHistory, 16th CenturyHumansMedical IllustrationSpine

Pub Type(s)

Editorial
Historical Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

28283776