Abstract

In the article the basic moments of life and scientific activity of the Italian anatomist Gaspare Aselli (1581-1626), one of discoverers of the lymphatic system are described. Scientists engaging in the study of the vascular system are enumerated, modern interpretation of the lymphatic system anatomy and its value in physiological processes is presented. A brief biography about professor Aselli is presented, the circumstances of the anatomic discovery accom- plished by him are described, an estimation of inlay a scientist in morphological researches is given. Text is illustrated by pictures from Aselli’s scientific publications.

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