Marie Philibert Constant Sappey
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Marie Philibert Constant Sappey (1810 – March 15, 1896) was a French anatomist born in Cernon, near the city of Bourg-en-Bresse
.
He studied medicine at the University of Paris
, earning his degree in 1843. Later he became a professor of anatomy in Paris
, and in 1862 was elected to the Academy of Medicine, becoming its president in 1887. In 1868 he succeeded Jean-François Jarjavay
(1815–1868) as chair of anatomy, a position he held until 1886.
Sappey was a highly regarded anatomist remembered for his research of the lymphatic system
. In 1874 he published an anatomical atlas that included a detailed study of cutaneous lymphatic drainage. He devised a procedure to define and delineate the lymphatic system by injecting mercury
into the skin of a cadaver
in order to properly view the individual lymphatic vessels. Anatomist Henri Rouvière
(1876-1952) continued Sappey's anatomical work of the human lymphatic system.
Bourg-en-Bresse
Bourg-en-Bresse is a commune in eastern France, capital of the Ain department, and was capital of the former province of Bresse . It is located north-northeast of Lyon.The inhabitants of Bourg-en-Bresse are known as Burgiens.-Geography:...
.
He studied medicine at the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
, earning his degree in 1843. Later he became a professor of anatomy in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, and in 1862 was elected to the Academy of Medicine, becoming its president in 1887. In 1868 he succeeded Jean-François Jarjavay
Jean-François Jarjavay
Jean-François Jarjavay was a French anatomist and surgeon who was a native of Savignac-les-Églises in the department of Dordogne...
(1815–1868) as chair of anatomy, a position he held until 1886.
Sappey was a highly regarded anatomist remembered for his research of the lymphatic system
Lymphatic system
The lymphoid system is the part of the immune system comprising a network of conduits called lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph unidirectionally toward the heart. Lymphoid tissue is found in many organs, particularly the lymph nodes, and in the lymphoid follicles associated...
. In 1874 he published an anatomical atlas that included a detailed study of cutaneous lymphatic drainage. He devised a procedure to define and delineate the lymphatic system by injecting mercury
Mercury (element)
Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is also known as quicksilver or hydrargyrum...
into the skin of a cadaver
Cadaver
A cadaver is a dead human body.Cadaver may also refer to:* Cadaver tomb, tomb featuring an effigy in the form of a decomposing body* Cadaver , a video game* cadaver A command-line WebDAV client for Unix....
in order to properly view the individual lymphatic vessels. Anatomist Henri Rouvière
Henri Rouvière
Henri Rouvière was a professor of anatomy who was born in Le Bleymard, France.He studied in Montpellier and received his medical doctorate in 1903. In 1910 he became professor of anatomy and embryology at the University of Paris...
(1876-1952) continued Sappey's anatomical work of the human lymphatic system.
Associated Eponyms
- Sappey's plexus: lymphatic network in the areolaAreolaThis article is about the breast tissue. For the entomology term, see the glossary of Lepidopteran terms. For an artistic cloud motif, see aureola. For the cactus feature, see Areole....
of the nippleNippleIn its most general form, a nipple is a structure from which a fluid emanates. More specifically, it is the projection on the breasts or udder of a mammal by which breast milk is delivered to a mother's young. In this sense, it is often called a teat, especially when referring to non-humans, and...
. - Sappey's veins: another name for paraumbilical veinsParaumbilical veinsIn the course of the round ligament of liver and of the median umbilical ligament, small veins are found which establish an anastomosis between the veins of the anterior abdominal wall and the hepatic portal, hypogastric, and iliac veins....
of the accessory portal venous systemPortal venous systemIn human anatomy, the hepatic portal system is the system of veins comprising the hepatic portal vein and its tributaries. It is also called the portal venous system, although it is not the only example of a portal venous system, and splanchnic veins, which is not synonymous with hepatic portal...
. - Haller-Sappey ansaAnsaAnsa or ANSA can refer to any of the following:* Ansa, Queen of the Lombards, 8th century, wife of Desiderius, king of the Lombards*Ansa , genus of moth* Ansa or in Hinduism, a solar deity and one of the Adityas....
: anastomosisAnastomosisAn anastomosis is the reconnection of two streams that previously branched out, such as blood vessels or leaf veins. The term is used in medicine, biology, mycology and geology....
of the glossopharyngeal nerveGlossopharyngeal nerveThe glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth of twelve pairs of cranial nerves . It exits the brainstem out from the sides of the upper medulla, just rostral to the vagus nerve...
with the auricular branchAuricular branchAuricular branch can refer to any one of several different structures having to do with the ear or hearing:*Nerves**The auricular branch of the vagus nerve - "ramus auricularis nervi vagi"...
of the vagus nerveVagus nerveThe vagus nerve , also called pneumogastric nerve or cranial nerve X, is the tenth of twelve paired cranial nerves...
for the sensitive innervation of the ear canalEar canalThe ear canal , is a tube running from the outer ear to the middle ear. The human ear canal extends from the pinna to the eardrum and is about 35 mm in length and 5 to 10 mm in diameter....
. Also referred to as Haller's ansa II; named after physiologist Albrecht von HallerAlbrecht von HallerAlbrecht von Haller was a Swiss anatomist, physiologist, naturalist and poet.-Early life:He was born of an old Swiss family at Bern. Prevented by long-continued ill-health from taking part in boyish sports, he had the more opportunity for the development of his precocious mind...
(1707-1777).
Written Works
- Traité d’anatomie descriptive avec figures intercalées dans le texte. Paris. 3 volumes, 1847-1863. 2nd edition in 4 volumes, 1867-1874. considered to be the first French anatomical work that combined descriptive anatomy with histologyHistologyHistology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
. - Anatomie, physiologie, pathologie des vaisseaux lymphatiques considerées chez l’homme et les vertébres. Paris, A. Delahaye & E. Lacrosnier, 1874. Known for its illustrations.
- Atlas d’anatomie descriptive. 1879
- Études sur l’appareil mucipare et sur le système lymphatique des poissons. 1880.