TED-Ed: Ancient Rome’s most notorious doctor - Ramon Glazov

Andreas Vesalius discovered errors in Galen's anatomy texts, which described animal organs as human. Galen, a renowned physician, made significant contributions to anatomy but also held misconceptions, like the liver producing blood. His influence lasted 1,300 years, with his ideas dominating medical thought. Vesalius challenged Galen, leading to eventual corrections in medical understanding. The video highlights the importance of evidence over ego in science.

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