Ernst Axel Henrik Key Swedish physician and pathologist. Date of Birth: 25.10.1832 Country: Switzerland

Content:

1. Anders Adolf Retzius
2. Education and Career
3. Nordiskt Medicinskt Arkiv
4. Contributions
5. Research on spinal cord anatomy

Anders Adolf Retzius

Anders Adolf Retzius was a renowned Swedish physician and pathologist.

Education and Career

Retzius studied medicine at the University of Lund and earned his doctorate in 1862. He was appointed Professor at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm the same year. From 1886 to 1897, he served as Rector of the Institute.

Nordiskt Medicinskt Arkiv

Upon its foundation in 1862, Retzius became the Chief Editor of "Nordiskt Medicinskt Arkiv," a prominent medical journal.

Contributions

Retzius's contributions to medicine were significant. His notable works include:

Research on spinal cord anatomy

Discovery of the human acromioclavicular joint
Identification of different skull shapes in humans
Studies on the microscopic structure of bone

Professor

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