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Seventeenth-century surgeon-anatomist William Harvey, famous for discovering the human circulatory system, also deserves fame for being one of few medical men in history so dedicated to his calling that he could dissect his own father and sister.
by Mary Roach
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William Harvey, a prominent surgeon-anatomist in the 17th century, is best known for unveiling the intricacies of the human circulatory system. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern physiology and greatly advanced medical knowledge during his time.

However, Harvey's dedication to his profession is exemplified by his willingness to perform dissections on his own family members, including his father and sister. This extraordinary commitment to understanding human anatomy highlights both his passion for medicine and the ethical dilemmas faced by medical professionals in early history, as discussed in Mary Roach's book "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers."

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