Volume 1

A modern anatomy of the human spleen: to which are added, some strictures on Sir Anthony Carlisle's theory respecting the functions of that organ / [P. Mac Nolty].

  • Mac Nolty, P.
Date:
1831
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A modern anatomy of the human spleen: to which are added, some strictures on Sir Anthony Carlisle's theory respecting the functions of that organ / [P. Mac Nolty]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    a part as the spleen, the ascertaining the true knowledge of which has puzzled the understand¬ ings of the acutest anatomists and physiologists, from the earliest periods of the profession to the present time ; nor do I presume to arrogate to myself the capability of deciding this important question, but if I shall by any crude or unre¬ fined ideas, suggest any thing that may throw any additional light on the subject, I shall feel more than compensated if I happen to be thereby the cause of benefit arising to future generations, by the refined improvement of those who are, and may hereafter be, more particularly gifted, and more inclined to follow the example of the good Samaritan than myself