Giovanni Alfonso Borelli
Italian physicist and physiologist
Born
January 28th, 1608
417 years ago
Died
December 31st, 1679
345 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Contributions to the fields of physiology and physics were significant during the 17th century. Borelli established the foundations of biomechanics by studying the motion of animals and the mechanics of human movement. His work, 'De motiono animalium', detailed observations on muscle contractions and joint movements, leading to a scientific understanding of locomotion. Borelli's theories on the motion of projectiles also contributed to physics, specifically in the study of mechanics. Both research domains left a lasting mark on the scientific community.
Published 'De motiono animalium'
Studied biomechanics and animal motion
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