What are Andreas Vesalius main ideas?

Answer 1

Andreas Vesalius (Brussels, December 31, 1514 - Zakynthos, October 15, 1564) was an anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica (On the Workings of the Human Body). Vesalius is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy.

Vesalius is the Latinized form of Andreas van Wesel. He is sometimes also referred to as Andreas Vesal.

Answer 2

Andreas Vesalius was a man born into a family that was made mostly up of pharmacists and doctors. At age 16 he stole corpses and dissected them for study. Even though this may be disgusting it helped prove the Greek scientist Glen wrong on some body parts sketched by him.