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Islamic Accomplishments

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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Islamic Accomplishments

By: Erin Okray
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Medical  Adcancements

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Al Razi

Wrote extensively about human relationships and human physiology
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Al Razi's Achievements

  • Looked into what caused the symptoms not the symptoms themselves
  • Described how the brain & nervous system operated muscles
  • The invention of a suture
  • Description of cataract extraction
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Ibn Al Nafis

Discoveries with the Respiratory system
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Ibn Al Nafis' Discoveries

  • The heart was nourished by the web of capillaries surrounding it
  • Pulsation is caused by the action of a heart pushing blood around the body
  • The pulsation of arteries lagged behind the action of the heart beating; it did not occur simotainiously
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Al Tabari

symptoms of internal disorders
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Al Tabari's exploration in diseases

  • Diseases of the eye;anisocoria
  • Diseases of the intestines
  • Diseases of the heart; inflammation & clots
  • Diseases of the stomach
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How it altered the World:
Discoveries in medicine by Islamic scholars lead to the basis of today's modern medicine. In medicine history Islamic achievements stand out as the period with the greatest advancements. Their discoveries transformed the medicine world, such extensive knowledge led to life saving breakthroughs.

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Zoology

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Al-Jahiz

First Islamic Zoologist
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"Book of Animals" by Al Jahiz

  • Noted that certain parasites adapt to the color of their host
  • Discusses animal communication and animal intelligence
  • recognized the transformation of animal species under different enviornmental factors
  • described social organization of animal species
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Abu Yahya al- Qazwini

Zoologist who wrote "The Wonders of Creation"
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"The Wonders of Creation"

  • Split into two sections
  • Focuses on planets, stars, angels, geography, zoology, and botany
  • He illustrated works of art describing the animal kingdom
  • Illustrated human relationship with animals and mystical creatures
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How it altered the World:
Islamic discoveries in Zoology added a wealth of knowledge to today's Zoologists. It also influenced others to question things and revolutionize new theories. Thanks to well written records, advances in documentation of Zoology has improved.

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