The 16th Century Anatomist Carolus Stephanus and his Contributions to Neuroanatomy
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Although considered an excellent anatomist, Carolus Stephanus is unknown to many and moreover, his contributions to the early understanding of neuroanatomy are mostly lost to history. This 16th century French anatomist was partially taught by Sylvius and was the classmate of Vesalius. He was a prolific writer but most of his work and research were overshadowed by Vesalius. His contributions to neuroanatomy included detailed descriptions of the optic chiasm, hippocampus, spinal cord and spinal nerves. The current paper reviews the life and works of this forgotten anatomist and his contributions to neuroanatomy.
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