Anatomical Achievement and Thought of Leonardo da Vinci.
10.11637/kjpa.2016.29.2.35
- Author:
Ok Hee CHAI
1
;
Chang Ho SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Anatomy, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Korea. asch@jbnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Leonardo da Vinci;
Anatomist;
Anatomical achievement;
Anatomical thought
- MeSH:
Anatomists;
Animals;
Astronomy;
Botany;
Geology;
Human Body;
Humans;
Inventors;
Mathematics;
Urogenital System
- From:Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology
2016;29(2):35-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Leonardo da Vinci is remembered as the greatest genius of the Renaissance. He left outstanding achievements as an artist, scientist and inventor, and contributes up to today's science. He ranks the best in a variety of fields, such as botany, mathematics, geology, astronomy, geometry and optics. It has well known that Leonardo is an artist, scientist, inventor and philosopher. And he was a great anatomist that dissected dead bodies and animals directly and left many anatomical drawings. He took an interest in anatomy from the point of view of the artist, which is why the human body structure and function to know the sakes were "ignorant of the anatomy should not be upset." Over time, he became interested in the structure and function of the body, even get the human body in a difficult environment; he dissected many the human bodies directly. His scientific inquiry and infatuation made him as an advanced pioneer for more than 100 years, and got enough level to surpass the artistry. Leonardo left about 1,800 anatomical figures of the muscular, skeletal, vascular, nervous and urogenital system, and they are also very scientific and high artistic achievements. The aim of this article is to take a look at Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical achievements and thoughts. In addition, the goal is to knowledge today's anatomists about Leonardo da Vinci's astonishing achievements as a great pioneer in anatomy.
