The human foot : its form & structure, functions and clothing / by Thomas S. Ellis.

  • Ellis, Thomas S.
Date:
1889
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Credit: The human foot : its form & structure, functions and clothing / by Thomas S. Ellis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INTKODUCTION A book by a Surgeon on a subject closely related to his profession, but not intended exclusively for members of it, may call for some explanation as to origin and object. The City and Guilds of London Institute for the advance- ment of Technical Education, have, for some years past, conducted examinations in a variety of subjects : in these is included, under the head of Boot and Shoe Making, The anatomical construction and natural functions of the humanfootr On every subject but this, Works of Refer- ence are given, the list being often a long one, of books in English, French and German. On this subject not one is named. The want thus plainly indicated is felt also by those who, in military or in civil life, or as regards either sex, desire to understand the principles of Physical Education, and who, knowing that the form of the body is influenced more by the manner than by the amount of muscular exer- cise, seek to learn how to direct it. Evidence is offered that, in at least one respect, the ordinary mode of using the feet, although supported by military authority, is wrong. Reasons have also been given why some ideal forms, as represented by artists, do not accord with a true appreciation of the essential character* of the human foot. If the need of such a book be recognized, it will be ad- mitted that no one but a Surgeon would be likely to write it. * Murray's Greek Sculpture.