A Brief History of Medical Anatomy

Authors

  • Raphael Lopes Olegário University of Brasília image/svg+xml
  • Bruno Sousa Lopes Euro-American University Center
  • Paulinne Junqueira Silva Andresen Strini Federal University of Uberlândia image/svg+xml
  • Polyanne Junqueira Silva Andresen Strini Federal University of Goiás image/svg+xml
  • Lídia Mara Aguiar Bezerra de Melo University of Brasília image/svg+xml

Abstract

The focus on anatomy in the ancient world began as a way to determine the nature of the soul. It has been characterized, over time, by a continually developing understanding of the functions of organs and structures in the body. Progress today is centered in the development, evolution and function of anatomical features. The history of anatomy includes not only professors and the support of their institutions but also medical and health students. Some anatomists use their dissection skills in a traditionally artistic way and render their specimens into lasting work of art. The aim of this article has been to clarify the historical development process of the human anatomy over the years.

Author Biographies

  • Raphael Lopes Olegário, University of Brasília
    Graduate in Physical Education. Faculty of Physical Education. University of Brasilia (UNB). Brasilia, DF. Brazil.
  • Bruno Sousa Lopes, Euro-American University Center
    Doctorate in Gerontology, Catholic University of Brasília (UCB). Professor at Euro-American University Center (UNIEURO). Brasília, DF. Brazil
  • Paulinne Junqueira Silva Andresen Strini, Federal University of Uberlândia
    Doctorate in Bucodental Biology, The University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Professor of Anatomy at Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU). Uberlandia, MG. Brazil.
  • Polyanne Junqueira Silva Andresen Strini, Federal University of Goiás

    Doctorate in Bucodental Biology, The University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Professor of Anatomy at Federal University of Goias (UFG). Jatai, GO. Brazil.

  • Lídia Mara Aguiar Bezerra de Melo, University of Brasília
    Doctorate in Physical Education, Catholic University of Brasília (UCB). Professor at University of Brasília (UNB). Brasília, DF. Brazil.

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Published

2019-05-26

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2018): Revista de Medicina e Saúde de Brasília

Section

Artigo especial

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How to Cite

A Brief History of Medical Anatomy. (2019). Revista De Medicina E Saúde De Brasília, 7(3). https://portalrevistas.ucb.br/index.php/rmsbr/article/view/10129