When Was Blood Circulation Discovered?

Hieronymus Fabricius 1537–1619 He discovered the valves in the veins. He noticed that the blood cannot move from the heart toward the periphery through the veins. William Harvey 1578–1657 Explained the complete process of circulation.

Who discovered blood circulation?

William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood.

When did Harvey discovered the circulation of blood?

Harvey's theory of circulation was opposed by conservative physicians, but it was well established by the time of his death. It is likely that Harvey actually made his discovery of the circulation about 1618–19.

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