Observations on the structure and functions of the spinal cord / by R. D. Grainger.

  • Grainger, R. D. (Richard Dugard), 1801-1865.
Date:
1837
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Observations on the structure and functions of the spinal cord / by R. D. Grainger. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.

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    I much regret that the very valuable researches of Sir G. Blane are noticed in a manner much too cursory in the first chapter. This excellent physi- ologist was not deceived by the curious phenomena observed upon irritating the hinder part of the body, after the section of the spinal cord; for he distinctly states that they are not attended with consciousness or sensation. His words are these facts clearly show that instinctive, or rather auto- matic motions may be exerted, without the inter- vention of the sensorium commune; and, therefore, without sensation or consciousness.* * Select Dissertations, p. 262. Dr. Hall has given the whole paragraph) of which the above is an extract. See Memoirs, p. 54. ERRATUM. Page 120, line 14 from top, for compound read component.