Anatomy

Meckel's diverticulum

Diverticulum (mollusc)

Epistemology

Philosophy

Darwinism

Legend

Tribute

Annals

Art history

Embryology

Charles darwin

Medicine

Classics

Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

ABSTRACT Johann Friedrich Meckel (1781–1833) was a 19th century anatomist born into an eminent dynasty. He was a professor of anatomy, pathology, and zoology at the University of Halle, in Central Germany. The diverticulum, a congenital remnant of the vitellointestinal duct was named after him. Other eponyms include Meckel's cartilage, Meckel syndrome, and Meckel-Serres law of recapitulation. His concepts in comparative anatomy, embryology, and teratology anticipated Darwin. This review is a short tribute to this legend and his prolific contributions. LEVEL Historic review, level V.

Meckel's diverticulum and the eponymous legend