Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle

Physician, pathologist, anatomist, Henle's loop

Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle - Physician, pathologist, anatomist, Henle's loop
Born

July 9th, 1800
225 years ago

Died

May 13th, 1885
140 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

Links & References

Significant contributions to the fields of anatomy and pathology were made. Developed a classification system for various tissues and organs. Described the loop of Henle in the kidney, which plays a vital role in urine concentration. Published several influential works in anatomy and histology, emphasizing empirical research methods and observation. Held a professorship at the University of Göttingen, where numerous students were influenced by his teachings.

Described Henle's loop in renal anatomy

Published 'Handbuch der systematischen Anatomie' in 1841

Contributed to the fields of histology and pathology

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