Exercitatio anatomica de motu cordis et sanguinis in animalibus

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Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis in Animalibus, also known as De Motu Cordis, is a written work by William Harvey. First published in 1628, it introduced the concept of blood circulation throughout the body. Harvey used observations, experiments, measurements, and hypotheses to develop his theory. The work is considered a major milestone in the history of physiology. It was highly influential, with Thomas Hobbes noting that Harvey was the only modern author whose ideas were taught during his lifetime. The text remains a significant example of scientific inquiry from the 17th century. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)