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Descartes model of the antagonistic eye muscles A, E. When E is relaxed A is ennervated
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Descartes model of the antagonistic eye muscles A, E. When E is relaxed A is ennervated
Descartes model of the antagonistic eye muscles A, E. When E is relaxed A is ennervated. Descartes believed that an animal spirit travelling down hollow nerves C, B, contracted the muscles and blew them up, and that they relaxed when the spirit was shut off by valves. From Rene Descartes Opera Philosophica Frankfurt-am-Main. 1692. Originally published in his Tractatus de homine, Paris, 1664. Woodcut
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1692 Descartes Down Frankfurt Am Main Hollow Medicine Model Muscles Opera Originally Paris Philosophica Physiology Published Relaxed Rene Shut Spirit Travelling Woodcut 1664 Blew Contracted Nerves Tractatus Valves
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This print showcases Descartes' model of the antagonistic eye muscles A and E, providing a glimpse into the intricate world of physiology. According to Descartes, when muscle E is relaxed, muscle A becomes innervated, highlighting the delicate balance between these opposing forces. Descartes believed that an animal spirit would travel down hollow nerves C and B, acting as a conduit for muscular contraction and expansion. It was his theory that this spirit would inflate the muscles like balloons while they relaxed once the flow of spirit was shut off by valves. Originally published in his esteemed work "Tractatus de homine" in Paris during 1664, this woodcut image has found its way into Rene Descartes' "Opera Philosophica" which was later printed in Frankfurt-am-Main in 1692. The historical significance of this piece lies not only in its contribution to medicine but also in shedding light on Descartes' groundbreaking ideas about anatomy and physiology. As we delve into this remarkable visual representation from centuries past, it serves as a reminder of how far our understanding of the human body has come. This photograph offers us a unique opportunity to appreciate both the complexity of our physiological systems and the intellectual curiosity that drove great thinkers like Descartes to unravel their mysteries.
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