William Harvey
William Harvey was an English physician who made influential contributions to anatomy and physiology. He was the first known physician to describe completely, and in detail, pulmonary and systemic circulation as well as the specific process of blood being pumped to the brain and the rest of the body by the heart.
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An Anatomical Disquisition on the Motion of the Heart & Blood in Animals
Witness the birth of modern physiology as a scientist dares to challenge ancient beliefs and uncover the heart's true function and the secret path of blood.
By William Harvey
The Works of William Harvey M.D. Translated from the Latin with a life of the author
Witness a groundbreaking discovery of blood circulation through the careful translation of medical writings.
By William Harvey