An introduction to anatomy and physiology : for the use of general readers, young persons, and junior medical students.

  • Sandwith, Thomas.
Date:
1825
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Credit: An introduction to anatomy and physiology : for the use of general readers, young persons, and junior medical students. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    4< man, they consist of a curious, and complicated system of organs, rising in complexity and perfection according to the value of the animal. Again, this function discloses the relationship of man to the earth on which he treads, and of which, like the vegetable, he may almost be con- sidered as a part. And here we cannot help pausing to admire the wisdom, and care of oui benevolent Creator. This earth is accommo- dated to our wants by the intervention of inferior natures, that are the alembics of the Deity, by which inorganic matters are converted into sub- stances proper for nutrition. It has been well observed by Mirbel, “ that plants alone are able to convert inorganic matters into food.” * Brutes, again, transmute vegetable matter into aliment still more palatable and nutritious; and these humble instruments are rewarded for these, their important labours, by all the gratifications, which, in the absence of mind, the exercise ot the in- stincts, and appetites is able to afford. _ As the organs of nutrition are contained m the belly, some description of this cavity is necessary. When the entrails are removed, Trait4 d’Anatomie et de Physiologic Vitales, vol.i. p. 19.