Scholars begin to question accepted views of the heart. Scholars and physicians such as Andreas Vesalius, the father of modern anatomy, and Michael Servitus make several key observations about the ...

The mere mention of Leonardo da Vinci evokes genius. We know him as a polymath whose interests spanned astronomy, geology, ...

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story February 6, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day experience that breaks away from the predictable dinner ...

As part of an investigation of the histology and functional anatomy of the crocodilian heart, electrocardiograms of the heart in intact animals (Nile crocodiles) were recorded. Part of a tracing ...

If you clench your hand into a fist, this is approximately the same size as your heart. It is located in the middle of the chest and slightly towards the left. The heart is a large muscular pump ...

All blood vessels are specifically structured to perform their function. For example, a capillary is microscopically thin to allow gases to exchange, the arteries are tough and flexible to cope ...

Ann Leech’s artwork, of an eye-catching anatomical heart in watercolour, was chosen by Elsevier in the USA in 2022 to be on ...