Contemporaneous anatomic collections and scientific papers from the 19th century school of anatomy of Bologna: preliminary report.

Chronicle of Datura Toxicity in the 18th and 19th Century

Background: Datura stramonium is a poisonous and common flowering plant that is a member of the Solanacae family. Datura poisonings are a rare occurrence in the 21st century, making toxicological information on this plant sparse. Historical information on Datura provides useful information on the clinical symptoms and characteristics of poisonings. This review looks at the state of knowledge on...

Metachronous Bilateral Silent Sinus Syndrome: A Case Report

Introduction: Bilateral silent sinus syndrome (SSS) is a very rare pathology reported only in few papers in literature. Most of the described cases are simultaneous, and only one had a metachronous presentation. The evolutionary phases of the disease have yet to be well demonstrated and a complete radiological evaluation is needed to demonstrate the pathogenetic mechanisms that cause the ...

The Anomalous Insertion of Pectoralis Minor (Le Double Type III): A case report

Introduction: The pectoralis minor muscle originates from third to fifth ribs of the chest wall and inserts at the medial side of the coracoid process of Scapula. It contributes to the abduction of the scapulothoracic joint and downward movement of the shoulder. The anomalous insertion of pectoralis minor beyond the coracoid process is known since the 19th century. Aim of the study: To report ...

Croatian International Publications

The position and effect of anatomy have changed greatly over the centuries. Once a scientific empire and a foundation stone of medicine, it declined to a marginal and unattractive discipline. On the other hand, the ways to teach anatomy have become more sophisticated than ever. Over the centuries, classic dissection of a cadaver evolved to virtual dissection and computational anatomy. Despite t...

The Chronicle of Arsenic Poisoning in the 19th Century