Onomatology of an eponym: Herophilus’ press (Torcular Herophili)
Abstract
The term Herophilus’ Press does reference to the confluence of the venous sinuses or the imprint of them in the inner table of the cranial vault ? We examine the influence that the translation of this eponymous onomatology. We also perform a briefly review of Herophilus’ contribution in the field of Human Anatomy.
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SPJPBS 2015 Volume 3
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Herophilus, Herophilus' press, Torcular Herophili, confluence of the venous sinuses, onomatology, Human Anatomy
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Romero-Reverón R et al, SPJPBS.2015.,3(1),230-232