Reflex Action in Response to Eternal 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.

 

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

 

NLM Image ID:

A012466

 

Permanent Link:

resource.nlm.nih.gov/101434452