What was the major contribution of 16th-century Flemish doctor Andreas Vesalius?

He was the first European to perform successful surgery on criminals.

He discovered quinine, which was used to cure the disease malaria.

He determined that the heart is responsible for circulating the blood.

He dissected bodies to correct misconceptions about anatomy.

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What was the major contribution of 16th-century Flemish doctor Andreas Vesalius?

 He was the first European to perform successful surgery on criminals.

 He discovered quinine, which was used to cure the disease malaria.

 He determined that the heart is responsible for circulating the blood.

 He dissected bodies to correct misconceptions about anatomy.

anonymous · Answer

D. He dissected bodies for his research. He went against the religious views of the time and dissect bodies. He was also known to graverob bodies for his research....He found that the sternum has 3 parts, and the anatomical structure of the heart, and many more discoveries. He is considered the father of anatomy.