[Reflex action in response to external stimuli]

[Reflex action in response to external stimuli]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Descartes, René, 1596-1650, author
Publication:
Lugduni Batavorum: Ex Officina Hackiana, 1664
Language(s):
Latin
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Child
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
Half-length figure of a child with his hand extended over a small fire; also indicated is the section of the brain that operates the mechanism for automatic reaction in response to external stimuli.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: De homine, figuris; fig. XLVII.; See related catalog record: 2331064R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
woodcut
NLM Unique ID:
101434452 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A012466
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101434452