The dissector's manual / [J.H. Green].

  • Green, Joseph Henry, 1791-1863
Date:
1825
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Credit: The dissector's manual / [J.H. Green]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    i euldé to thede in the néighbourhood. “The form of the ends of bones, with their means of adaptation to each’ other, is, perhaps, the most essential part’ of their study. “An accurate Knowledge’ of these assists greatly’ in the diagnosis of the often ‘obscure fractures abowt joints,’ and is indispensably' requisite in that of dislocations. In these cases particular attention is requisite to their figure, more especially when sur= rounded by the soft parts, to the prominent points which: may be félt under such investments, to their capability of ‘motion, to the strength of their articulation, as depending” upon - the form of the bones ‘or cartilages, and the strength, number? did disposition of the ligaments. © These’ ‘ndatnarienesd together witha! knowledge of the muscles, explain’ the “nian# ner in which. Gag pINGRI BORE: occur, mur thé méans ‘of thei FRI CHOND area ; Phe? tuk 2. ope sede eld deel ‘The’ muscles are sie as contributing! to the forniand contour of the. body, giving the inequalities to’ its surface, by the -prominences of their fleshy bellies and the ‘dépression’ between them.,’ Noriare they less important; ‘as’ fortiing thé béds forthe reception of the vessels and’ nerves,’ and! this, while they point out the course of the vessels, assisting in ‘the ready discovery of these: nor can we overlook theii-influenée on the'bones and joints, ‘in preventing pain,” deformity,’ ind failure in the:treatment of fractures and dislocations.» It bes comes therefore a point of high practical importance thati their situation, ‘attachments, and relative position « should” be ‘sNor dees the anatomical examination of the organs’ situated within the large cavities of the body require a less particular attention, as they may have injury communicated to them,’ or may be; thesubject of disease, which must be often determined in-a great measure from situation alone. ~ Their: appearance should be-observed, and its shades of difference discriminated; that health and disease may be recognised under every form?” » But above alk others, perhaps, whether for the purposes of the general:practitioner, especially in midwifery, or the more’ ae r b -