This book is a classic study of human anatomy and physiology, drawing on the latest scientific discoveries of the 17th century to offer a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the human body. With contributions from several eminent scientists of the era, including René Descartes, the author examines every aspect of human anatomy, from the workings of the heart and lungs to the structure of the nervous system. With beautiful illustrations throughout, this book is an essential resource for students of medicine and biology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.