Vieussens advanced the understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the brain, heart, nervous system, and circulatory system. Many anatomical features in these systems are named after him, such as Vieussens' centrum (the white oval core of each...

1641?-1715? French Physician, Surgeon, and Anatomist The son of François Vieussens, a townsman of Vigan, France, Raymond Vieussens was best known for his advancements in the knowledge of the brain and spinal cord. He received his medical degree...

The great European Renaissance, or revival of thinking, had a major impact on the study of human anatomy. The development of medicine established by the Greeks and Romans, and imbued with a spirit of inquiry, had long served as the unchallenged...

The history of anatomy as a science extends from the earliest examinations of sacrificial victims to the sophisticated analyses of the body performed by modern scientists. It has been characterized, over time, by a continually developing understanding...

Relatively few Americans got to see The Reagans in late 2003. A barrage of protests from Republicans and conservative groups evidently convinced CBS executives that the controversial dramatic series was more appropriate for a small audience watching pay-TV on Showtime than a large...

Q: What does Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 have that almost 300 other Naval Aviation commands don't? A: A complete, well-organized and in, formative command history that is now a permanent asset to the history of Naval Aviation. (Another plus: it was submitted in...