A historical reference of Arabic and Latin anatomical terms, bridging medieval knowledge and later scholarship.
This edition offers a carefully organized glossary that pairs Arabic and Latin anatomy terms with their explanations, cross‑references, and source notes for verification.
Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, it presents a wide range of entries from muscles and bones to organs and vessels. The book compiles terms used in past medical writings and shows how old terminology maps to modern concepts, helping readers understand historical texts and tracing the development of anatomical language.
- Extensive bilingual entries linking Arabic and Latin terms with clear equivalents
- Historical context and cross-references to classical authorities
- Alphabetical coverage from skull to extremities, thorax to abdomen
- Indexing that supports quick lookups by term and concept
Ideal for readers of medical history, philology, and the history of science who want a reliable guide to medieval anatomical terminology.