Quote of the day
Everyone confesses in the abstract that exertion which brings out all the powers of body and mind is the best thing for us all; but practically most people do all they can to get rid of it, and as a general rule nobody does much more than circumstances drive them to do.
Andreas Vesalius
Born: December 31, 1514
Died: October 15, 1564 (aged 49)
Bio: Andreas Vesalius was an anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica. Vesalius is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy.
Known for:
- De humani corporis fabrica libri septem (1543)
- Classic Anatomical Illustrations
- The epitome of Andreas Vesalius








