Vesalius Jenner and Harvey

• ABCDE -A)Anatomy B) Books fabric of the human body C) Challenged the work of Galen D) Dissection E) Education
• what did Vesalius prove 


  The jaw bone is one not two

  the breast bone is in 3 parts not 7

  blood does not through into the heart through invisible holes in the septum
• When was Vesalius's book published and why was it influential 


  1543- Fabric of the human body

  recent invention of the printing press allowed for books to be made on a larger scale and spread around Europe
• Short term impact

  -1560s Vesalius book was being used in England to train doctors and correct earlier mistakes and thoughts from Galen

  • It encouraged human dissection with the first happening in Cambridge university in 1565
  • He changed the attitudes of some Docters and proved there was more to be learned. His book triggered research into anatomy
  • One of his students Fallipo published a book about the structure of the human skull and ear.
• Long term

  -by the late 1600s most students were encouraged to have their own findings and a hands-on approach to dissections

  • Other doctors followed in his steps of human dissection such as William Harvey in the 17th century who proved the blood circulated around the body
• Limitations

  Many doctors disproved of his work, failed to think for themselves and followed the traditional works of Galen

  His discoveries did not lead to anyone being healthier and no new discoveries/ cures. this further enforced doctors to ignore his work.
• What was the impact of Vesalius's dissection and publication of his book on England?


  It influenced England into thorough enquiry and investigation.
• Who was Fallipo and what did he publish?


  Fallipo was Vesalius's student who published a book about the structure of the human ear and skull.
• What was a limitation of Vesalius's discoveries?

  No one was healthier due to his discoveries.
• What was the long-term impact of Vesalius's insistence on inquiry?


  It encouraged hands-on learning in students and spread to other doctors.
• Which other notable figures were influenced by Vesalius's approach to inquiry?


  Paré and William Harvey.
• What did William Harvey contribute to medicine?


  He contributed to the understanding of circulation.
• What were the overall effects of Vesalius's insistence on enquiry and investigation?


  • Led others to question existing beliefs
  • Resulted in many new findings
  • Faced challenges due to the immovable influence of Galen
  • Difficulty in inserting his beliefs into others at the time
• How did Galen's influence affect Vesalius's work?


  Galen's influence made it difficult for Vesalius's beliefs to be accepted by others.
• What did Edward Jenner discover 


  vaccination for small pox
• Short term effects 


  His vaccine reduced the number of small pox cases and gave an immediate method to combat the deadly disease

  this intern improve public health quality in the following years to come

  helped foster a growing acceptance for vaccines and increased public awareness of preventative measures in medicine.
• Long term effects

  Eradication of small pox in 1980

  laid the foundations for the study into immunology and influencing the development of vaccines for other diseases i.e polio Measels and whooping coach in the 20th century

  his vaccine introduced legislation and policy measure from the gov. ex-vaccination against small pox was made compulsory by the government. this was significant as it went against the laizz a faire approach to governing.
• Jenners limitations 


  short term- William Woodville and George Pearson carried out tests on small pox however their equipment was contaminated, and a patient was killed. they concluded Jenner was wrong and that there was no difference between inoculation and vaccination tis limited Jenner's influence and gave his work a poor reputation.