“De oculis”, a chapter on ocular anatomy by Constantinus Africanus

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Italian journal of anatomy and embryology Pub Date : 2022-09-21 DOI:10.36253/ijae-13351

B. F. Hogewind, Françoise E. I. Hogewind

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Abstract

Purpose: The publication of the compendium Pantegni by Constantinus Africanus in the monastery of Monte Cassino in the eleventh century CE was a pivotal moment in the history of medicine in Western Europe. The work is predominantly based on the Liber regalis by Haly Abbas (Baghdad, tenth century CE). The earliest available manuscript of the Pantegni (KB 73 J6) is handwritten and has been supervised by Constantinus himself. It includes a chapter on ocular anatomy. In this paper we try to distill the anatomic description by Constantinus. Methods: The chapter “de oculis” on ocular anatomy as found in chapter 13 of book 3 in KB 73 J6 is interpreted in the historical context and translated into Modern English. Results: We present an English translation of the concerning chapter. Conclusion: Constantinus bequeathed a compact but comprehensive account of the anatomy of the eye, which can be rendered into a contemporary representation with use of the historical context.

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" De oculis "，是康斯坦丁努斯写的关于眼部解剖的一章

目的：公元十一世纪，康斯坦丁努斯·阿夫里卡努斯在蒙特卡西诺修道院出版了《潘特格尼汇编》，这是西欧医学史上的一个关键时刻。作品主要以哈利·阿巴斯（公元十世纪巴格达）的《自由女神》为原型。现存最早的潘泰格尼手稿（KB 73 J6）是手写的，由康斯坦丁努斯亲自监督。其中包括一章眼部解剖学。本文试图提炼康斯坦丁努斯的解剖学描述。方法：将KB73J6第3卷第13章中关于眼部解剖学的“de oculis”一章放在历史语境中进行解读，并翻译成现代英语。结果：我们提供了相关章节的英文翻译。结论：康斯坦丁努斯对眼睛的解剖结构进行了紧凑而全面的描述，可以利用历史背景将其呈现为当代的表现。

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Italian journal of anatomy and embryology Medicine-Embryology

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期刊介绍： The Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, founded in 1901 by Giulio Chiarugi, Anatomist at Florence University, is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the Italian Society of Anatomy and Embryology. The journal publishes original papers, invited review articles, historical article, commentaries, obituitary, and book reviews. Its main focus is to understand anatomy through an analysis of structure, function, development and evolution. Priority will be given to studies of that clearly articulate their relevance to the anatomical community. Focal areas include: experimental studies, contributions based on molecular and cell biology and on the application of modern imaging techniques; comparative functional morphology; developmental biology; functional human anatomy; methodological innovations in anatomical research; significant advances in anatomical education. Studies that are essentially descriptive anatomy are appropriate only if they communicate clearly a broader functional or evolutionary significance. All papers should be submitted in English and must be original works that are unpublished and not under consideration by another journal. An international Editorial Board and reviewers from the anatomical disciplines guarantee a rapid review of your paper within two to three weeks after submission.