Historical Bibliography Updated: January 26, 2020
Anatomia hepatis.
Publication Details
London: typ. Du-Gardianis, 1654 CE.
First accurate description of the capsule of the liver (Glisson’s capsule) and its blood-supply. He also described the sphincter of the bile duct (“Glisson’s sphincter”, the sphincter of Oddi). This is the first book printed in England which gives a detailed account of a single organ based on original research. See No. 1098.1.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #972 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/563 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | anatomia-hepatis |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London