Examinations in anatomy, physiology, practice of physic, surgery, chemistry, obstetrics, materia medica, pharmacy & poisons : for the use of students / by Robert Hooper.

  • Hooper, Robert, 1773-1835.
Date:
1835
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Credit: Examinations in anatomy, physiology, practice of physic, surgery, chemistry, obstetrics, materia medica, pharmacy & poisons : for the use of students / by Robert Hooper. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    177. Q. What forms the lines transversa; of the ab- domen ? A. The linen; tranversffl are formed by the tendi- nous adhesions of the recti muscles, which produce three or four white lines that shine through the fascia covering each muscle. 178. Q. What forms the linea semilunaris 1 A. The linea semilunaris is a semicircular white line which runs obliquely from the os pubis over the side of the abdomen, at the distance of about four inches from the linea alba ; it is formed by the tendons of the two oblique and transverse muscles uniting at the rec- 179. Q. Is there any muscle which arises from one of the abdominal muscles and is inserted into the tes- ticle ? A. Yes : the cremaster muscle arises from the inter- nal oblique, passes through the abdominal ring, and descending upon the spermatic cord, is inserted into the tunica vaginalis of the testis. 180. Q. What arc the most important fascia: of the body > A. The fascia covering the temporal muscle :—that given oil'from the biceps covering the fore-arm:—that covering the abdominal muscle6 and back :—the fascia of the lower extremities :—and the plantar and palmar fascia. 181. Q. From whence does the palmar aponeurosis arise 1 A. The palmar aponeurosis arises from the tendon of the palmaris, and from the annular ligament of the wrist. 182. Q. What are bursa mucosa;, and their use 1 A. The bursa; mucosa;, are small bags placed under muscles and tendons that arc frequently brought into action ; they contain a fluid similar to synovia, the use of which is to lubricate the muscles and tendons. 1S3. Q. Where are bursa; mucosae to be found ? A. The bursae mucosa; are chiefly situated in the extremities, between tendons which rub against each other, or where they play on the surfaces of bones or