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Circulation of the blood, 1628. Artist: Unknown

Circulation of the blood, 1628. Artist: Unknown

1-157-261 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Circulation of the blood, 1628. English physician William Harvey (1578-1657) was the first to correctly describe the mechanism whereby blood is circulated in the body. Diagram showing the existence of valves in veins. From Exercitatio anatomica de motu cordis et sanguinis in animalibus, by William Harvey.

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  1. William Harvey: British; English: Physician, doctor
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Science & Nature Medicine

Science & Nature Anatomy

Science & Nature Discovery & Exploration

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  1. 001606
  1. 001606
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  1. 1-157-261
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  1. 209
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