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Alexis De Boyer published in 1803 a complete treatise on descriptive anatomy. H. Cloquet formed, on the model of the Anatomie descriptive of Bichat, a system in which he avails himself of the literature and precision of Sommerring and the details of Portal. An English translation of this work was prepared by Dr Robert Knox.

Jean Cruveilhier published in 1834 - 1835 a good general treatise on descriptive anatomy, which was translated into English, and published as a part of The Library Of Medicine . Cruveilhier's treatise has passed through several editions.

The most elaborate work of the French school is the great treatise of M. J. Bourgery, consisting of four divisions, on descriptive, general, surgical and philosophical anatomy ( 1832 - 1854 ). These are beautifully illustrated.

See also: History Of Anatomy