Anatomy theory led to morbid anatomy in necropsy studies pursued by, among others, Johann Wepfer (1620–95) and Théophile Bonet (1620–89), both Swiss.

In cold weather rosaceous cheeks often tend to become mauvish and take on a cyanotic tinge.

He was tall, this Swiss priest, lantern-jawed and spade-handed.

The I-beams were to become structural members of a pedestrian bridge.