38 INTRODUCTION. 



much, opposition at the time, hut lived to see his doctrine 

 universally embraced. In 1642, Wirtsungius discovered the 

 pancreatic duct. Aselius, an Italian, discovered the lacteals, 

 which Pecquet in 1651 traced to the thoracic duct, and on to 

 the suhclavian vein. In this same year Thos. Bartholine 

 has the credit of discovering the lymphatic vessels though 

 a Swede by the name of Olaus Rudbeck, and Jolivius an Eng- 

 lishman, both put in their claims for priority of discovery. 



In 1660, Marcellus MalpJiigius became eminent for the 

 accuracy of his descriptions, and for his discoveries of new 

 structures. 



About this period, Johannes Swammerdam made some 

 Anatomical publications, and was particularly celebrated 

 for his manner of preserving different portions of bodies by 

 injecting their vessels. 



In 1665, Frederic Ruysch, the great Dutch Anatomist, 

 made his first Anatomical publication, which he continued 

 for a period of 65 years, being universally celebrated for his 

 minute injections, and for preserving every part of the body 

 in its natural color, and with all its original freshness and 

 beauty. 



In 1683, Gothofridus Bidloiv, Professor of. Anatomy at 

 Leyden, published his "AnatomiacorporisHumani" where- 

 in it is said the several parts are represented in plates as 

 large as life. The plates are supposed to be those of Swam- 

 merdam, which had never before been made public. 



Shortly after this, Diembroeck, Professor of Anatomy at 

 Utrecht, prepared a work which became the standard work 

 among students. 



Antonius Leuwenhoeck about this time also distinguished 

 himself by the use of the microscope. 



The names of Albinus, Winslow, and Cheselden, with 

 many others, are all famous in this century for their ana- 

 tomical knowledge. 



The 18th century presents the brilliant names of Bichatj 

 the father of General Anatomy, Morgagni, Scarpa, Soemmer- 

 mg, the Monros, the Hunters, and a host of others. 



