Galen (AD 129-200) of Pergamun: anatomist and experimental physiologist.

P M Dunn

Journal: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition 2003;88(5):F441-3

PMID: 12937057

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Abstract

Galen was a brilliant anatomist and pioneer of experimental physiology. His many important discoveries exerted a profound influence on medicine during the next 1400 years. However, his wish to solve all the problems of health and disease led him to speculate and draw mistaken conclusions which were widely believed until after the Renaissance.

Address: Department of Child Health, Univeristy of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Southmead, Bristol, UK. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1136/fn.88.5.f441

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MeSH Terms: Anatomy, Cardiovascular System, Greek World, History, Ancient, Humans, Infant, Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Pediatrics, Philosophy, Medical, Physiology, Urinary Retention