Victor von Ebner
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Anton Gilbert Victor von Ebner, Ritter von Rofenstein (February 4, 1842 - March 20, 1925) was an Austrian anatomist and histologist who was a native of Bregenz
. In 1866 he earned his doctorate from the University of Vienna
, and later became a professor of histology
and developmental history at the University of Graz
(1873), and a professor of histology at Vienna
(1888).
In addition to his work in medicine, Ebner also published works in the fields of botany
and zoology
. He is remembered for providing descriptions of three eponymous anatomical structures:
Bregenz
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. In 1866 he earned his doctorate from the University of Vienna
University of Vienna
The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world...
, and later became a professor of histology
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
and developmental history at the University of Graz
University of Graz
The University of Graz , a university located in Graz, Austria, is the second-largest and second-oldest university in Austria....
(1873), and a professor of histology at Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
(1888).
In addition to his work in medicine, Ebner also published works in the fields of botany
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
and zoology
Zoology
Zoology |zoölogy]]), is the branch of biology that relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct...
. He is remembered for providing descriptions of three eponymous anatomical structures:
- Ebner's glandsVon Ebner's glandsVon Ebner's glands are named after Anton Gilbert Victor von Ebner, Ritter von Rosenstein, who was an Austrian histologist....
: A type of serous glandGlandA gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance for release of substances such as hormones or breast milk, often into the bloodstream or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface .- Types :...
that is found in circumvallate papillaeCircumvallate papillaeThe circumvallate papillae are dome-shaped structures on the human tongue that vary in number from eight to twelve....
of the tongueTongueThe tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste , as much of the upper surface of the tongue is covered in papillae and taste buds. It is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly...
. - Ebner's lines: short period incremental lines in the dentinDentinDentine is a calcified tissue of the body, and along with enamel, cementum, and pulp is one of the four major components of teeth. Usually, it is covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root and surrounds the entire pulp...
and cementumCementumCementum is a specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth. Cementum is excreted by cells called cementoblasts within the root of the tooth and is thickest at the root apex. These cementoblasts develop from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in the connective tissue of the dental...
of the tooth. - Ebner's reticulumReticulumReticulum is a small, faint constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for a small net, or reticle—a net of crosshairs at the focus of a telescope eyepiece that is used to measure star positions...
: A network of nucleated cells in the seminiferous tubulesSeminiferous tubulesSeminiferous tubules are located in the testes, and are the specific location of meiosis, and the subsequent creation of gametes, namely spermatozoa....
.