Steno on Muscles

Steno on Muscles Volume 1 provides a detailed exploration of Niels Stensen's foundational contributions to the field of medical science. This volume focuses on the historical perspective of Stensen's myology, specifically examining his influential works from 1663 and 1667. The text presents the New structure of the muscles and heart alongside the Specimen of elements of myology, offering a rigorous look at early anatomical study.

This medical publication includes translations by Sister M. Emmanuel Collins, Paul Maquet, and Troels Kardel. To ensure academic accuracy, the volume features facsimiles of the first editions and comprehensive annotations by Harriet Hansen and Aug. Ziggelaar. Steno on Muscles Volume 1 serves as a critical resource for those studying the evolution of muscle and heart research within the broader history of medicine.