The anatomy of the brain. Containing its mechanism and physiology; together with some new discoveries and corrections of ancient and modern authors upon that subject to which is annex'd a particular account of animal functions and muscular motion ... / [Humphrey Ridley].

  • Ridley, Humphrey, 1653-1708
Date:
1695
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Credit: The anatomy of the brain. Containing its mechanism and physiology; together with some new discoveries and corrections of ancient and modern authors upon that subject to which is annex'd a particular account of animal functions and muscular motion ... / [Humphrey Ridley]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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