A closer approach to Alexander Monro family and its influence in modern
anatomy
Author: Ostopovici Marta
Co-author: Darie Ruxandra
Coordinator: Prof. Enciulescu Constantin, MD,PhD;
Marisiensis, 2014
Introduction Alexander Monro family:
• A Scottish family formed by three generations of anatomists
• Primus, Secundus and Tertius
• Chair of Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh for 126 years
The Great Founder- John Monro
• Youngest son of Sir Alexander Monro
• A military surgeon in the army of Charles II
• In 1700 left the army
• Encouraged his son to study medicine
The Objective
• The value of a strong legacy
• Three generations of anatomists?
• The end of a brilliant dynasty marked by the death of
Dr. Paul Alexander Monro in July 2013
Alexander Monro Primus- Monro Senior
(1697-1767)
• First anatomist from this dynasty
• Joined the University at the age of 13- Greek and Latin philosophy, French, dancing, music and painting
• Applied for Medical School at the age of 16
• Gifted and talented
• Studied in London, Paris, Leiden
Alexander Monro Primus
• Joined a scientific society
• “The bones in general”
• “Bursa intratendinea olecrani” - within brachial triceps muscle tendon
• Anatomical preparations
• Museum and Amphitheatre
Alexander Monro Primus
• Books concerning nerves, heart and mamary gland.
• Hospital for poor people
• Scientific society
• Prestigious medical center
• Attractive reputation - William Hunter
• Doctor Honoris Causa
• Treasure for his sonWilliam Hunter
Alexander Monro Secundus- Monro Junior
• A famous anatomist, a great physician
• The most important member of Monro dynasty
•Joined medical school at the age of 11
•“Works”- Alexander Monro Primus
•Professor at 21 years old
• Thesis about seminiferous tubules
•„De veins lymphaticis valvulosis” – 2 circuits
(1733-1817)
Alexander Monro - Tertius
• Not so great
• Studied in Paris and London
• Professor in 1801
•A lasting value??
(1773-1859)
Conclusion:
Their studies involved many medical fields such as:
Remarkable lineage
Important treasure
Bibliography:
1. Alexander Monro Primus- The anatomy of the Human Bones, Edinburgh, 1726
2. Alexander Monro Secundus- The works of Alexander Monro, Edinburgh, 1781
3. Alexander Monro Secundus- The veins lymphaticis valvulosis, Berlin, 1757
4. Alexander Monro Secundus- Microscopical Inquiries into Nerves and Brain, Edinburgh, 1780
5. Alexander Monro Secundus- Observations on the Structure and Function of the Nervous System, Edinburgh, 1783
6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
7. http://medical-dictionary.com
8. http://www.otago.ac.nz/library/exhibitions/monro/
9. http://www.electricscotland.com/history/other/monro_alexander.htm
10. http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm
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