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The stomach and the gullet with blood supply
A woodcut showing the stomach and the gullet with blood supply. From: Mikrokosmographia: a description of the body of man, together with the controversies and figures thereto belonging. Date: 1616
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This intricately detailed woodcut print is an illustration from Mikrokosmographia, a comprehensive work on the anatomy and physiology of the human body, published in 1616. The image depicts the stomach and gullet, or esophagus, with the accompanying blood supply. The work was produced by the renowned Swiss botanist and physician, Caspar Bauhin, in collaboration with the Dutch anatomist, Laurens de Graaf. Mikrokosmographia was a groundbreaking work that aimed to provide a clear and accurate description of the human body, as well as address the controversies and debates surrounding anatomical knowledge at the time. This woodcut is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized the work. The stomach is depicted as a complex organ with various folds and recesses, including the cardiac and pyloric regions. The gullet, or esophagus, is shown as a long, muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The blood vessels supplying the stomach and gullet are also illustrated, highlighting the importance of understanding the vascular system in the context of digestion. This woodcut is an invaluable historical resource for the study of early modern anatomy and medicine. It provides a glimpse into the scientific inquiry and discoveries of the time, and demonstrates the significant strides made in the understanding of the human body during the Renaissance period. The intricate details and precise anatomical knowledge displayed in this woodcut continue to fascinate and inspire scholars and students of anatomy and medicine today.
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