Galvani
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Luigi Galvani (1737-98) was a famous anatomist and physiologist, professor at the University of Bologna. His accidental observation of prepared frog legs led him to the idea of animal electricity, sparking debates with other researchers including physicist Volta that led to the discovery of galvanism.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
GALVANI, Luigi (Luigi Galvani, 1737-98), famous anatomist and physiologist (born in Bologna), professor of medicine at the University of Bologna. He worked on the physiology of birds and the electric ray. An accidental observation of prepared frog legs led him to the idea of the existence of animal electricity. The disputes that arose over this between him and other researchers, mainly physicist Volta, led to the discovery of so-called galvanism. Galvani's main work: "De viribus electricitatis in motu musculari" (Commentarii academiae Boloniensis, 1791, and separate edition - Modena, 1792). Collection of works - "Opere edite ed inedite del proL L. Galvani", Bologna, 1841-42.
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“Galvani.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/galvani/