1611GuidiG

1611GuidiG The author briefly writes about the anatomy, function, and attachment of the LCF.

Fragments from the Guidi G. Vidi Vidii Florentini De anatome corporis humani (1611). The author briefly writes about the anatomy, function, and attachment of the ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF).

Quote 1. p. 68

[Lat]

Liber secundus. Cap. VIII. De ossa coxa.

Y, sentitur cum quibusdam foraminibus, vnde oritur ligamentum, quo femoris caput illigatur. Sub hoc cauo vbi femur recipe diximus, ima coxa crassescit, …

Quote 2. p. 68

[Lat]

Liber secundus. Notarium sive characterum, qui figuris. Tabulae XIV, inscripti visuntur, declaracto.

Y. Asperitas cum foraminibus interno cauo coxae, vnde orirur ligamentum duo femoris caput illigatur.

Translation

[Eng]

Quote 1. p. 68

Second Book. Chapter VIII. Of the Bones of the Pelvis.

Y, has some openings, whence comes the ligament that attaches the head of the femur. Under this cavity, where we said that the femur is inserted, the lower part of the pelvis thickens...

Quote 2. p. 68

Second Book. Designation of the signs that are visible in the figures. Plate XIV, explanation.

Y. Roughness with openings on the inner surface of the pelvic bone, whence comes the ligament that attaches the head of the femur.

External links

Guidi G. Vidi Vidii Florentini De anatome corporis humani. Libri VII. Venise: apud Juntas, MDCXI [1611]. [archive.org]

Authors & Affiliations

Guido Guidi (Vidus Vidius, 1509-1569) an Italian surgeon, anatomist and translator. [wikipedia.org]

Guido Guidi
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Keywords

ligamentum capitis femoris, ligamentum teres, ligament of head of femur, anatomy, attachment, role, function

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