Jugular vein distention can also occur with illness, ... And in the case of the excited, frightened David or agitated Moses, Michelangelo "must have wanted to express this ...

Thus, the vein was probably enlarged because David was in an adrenaline-fueled situation, before facing the giant Goliath. The external jugular vein also appears in another sculpture by Michelangelo: ...

In addition to positing a theory on why Michelangelo crafted David’s jugular vein in this manner, Gelfman’s article argues for studying artworks to improve doctors’ diagnostic skills.

Rome, January 2 - Michelangelo preceded medical science in the knowledge of blood circulation shown in his masterpiece sculpture David, a US medical expert says in a new study. "Over 100 years ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. After five years of restoration, Michelangelo's almost 500-year-old sculpture of Moses is looking as good as new. "The Moses ...

In addition to positing a theory on why Michelangelo crafted David’s jugular vein in this manner, Gelfman’s article argues for studying artworks to improve doctors’ diagnostic skills.