William Harvey and the Discovery of Blood Circulation
William Harvey
17th-century physician who discovered blood circulation.
Cold-blooded Animals
Animals studied for slower heart rates.
Kidney Stones
Another health issue Harvey faced before death.
Veins
Blood vessels returning blood to the heart.
Stroke
Cause of Harvey's death at age 79.
Galen
Greco-Roman physician whose theories were overthrown.
Exercitatio anatomica de motu cordis et sanguinis in animalibus
Harvey's 1628 publication on blood circulation.
Gout
Harvey's illness in later years.
Simple Experiments
Harvey's method for studying human physiology.
King James I
Harvey's patient and royal patron.
Right Ventricle
Heart chamber pumping blood to the lungs.
Left Ventricle
Heart chamber that pumps blood to the body.
Arterial Pulse
Heartbeat felt in arteries, caused by ventricles.
Bloodletting
Historical medical practice of drawing blood.
Cambridge University
Institution where Harvey graduated at age 20.
Padua, Italy
Location of Harvey's medical studies.
Aorta
Main artery carrying blood from the heart.
Modern Scientific Medicine
Medical practice based on experimental evidence.
Circulation of Blood
Process of blood moving through the body.
Heart Rate
Speed of heartbeats, crucial for studying circulation.
Valves in Veins
Structures preventing backflow of blood in veins.
Human Anatomy
Study of the structure of the human body.
Cardiovascular System
System comprising the heart and blood vessels.
Ligatures
Tight bands used to control blood flow.
