An Analysis of the Structural and Functional Anatomy of the Spine asViewed by Avicenna (980-1037 AD)

摘要

Ibn Sina (famously known as Avicenna 980-1037 A.D) was a well-known physician, philosopher,encyclopaedist, mathematician and astronomer of his time. He also served as a politician, governor andadministrator. His book the Canon of Medicine is one of the most famous books in the history of medicine. IbnSina emphasized the importance of anatomy in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. In the study we presentan analysis of the contributions made by Avicenna on the anatomy and functions of the vertebra and spine.The descriptions made by Ibn Sina are to a large extend congruent with modern anatomy and its importancein understanding movement and movement disorders of the spine in the modern day.