The Hand: Its Mechanism and Vital Endowments, as Evincing DesignBell & Daldy, 1865 - 260 pages |
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Page 88
... cartilages , so that the bolt operates more effectually in directing them backwards , and producing the pro- jection , equivalent to that of the heel or the hock . * These are the means by which " she lifteth up herself on high , and ...
... cartilages , so that the bolt operates more effectually in directing them backwards , and producing the pro- jection , equivalent to that of the heel or the hock . * These are the means by which " she lifteth up herself on high , and ...
Page 100
... cartilages , of very peculiar structure and use ; on one extre- mity they are attached to the bone which supports the upper mand- ible ; from this we trace them over the skull down upon the sides of the neck ; and , with a large sweep ...
... cartilages , of very peculiar structure and use ; on one extre- mity they are attached to the bone which supports the upper mand- ible ; from this we trace them over the skull down upon the sides of the neck ; and , with a large sweep ...
Page 101
... cartilages and over the skull , to have another fixed point at the upper mandible : these protrude the tongue . Two muscles are seen to arise from the sides of the larynx , which are the opponents of the last , and retract the tongue ...
... cartilages and over the skull , to have another fixed point at the upper mandible : these protrude the tongue . Two muscles are seen to arise from the sides of the larynx , which are the opponents of the last , and retract the tongue ...
Page 123
... cartilages of the joints , or the membranes and liga- ments which cover them , are exposed - they may be cut , pricked , or even burned , without the patient , or the animal , suffering the slightest pain . We have arrived at the full ...
... cartilages of the joints , or the membranes and liga- ments which cover them , are exposed - they may be cut , pricked , or even burned , without the patient , or the animal , suffering the slightest pain . We have arrived at the full ...
Page 124
... cartilages , ligaments , or tendons been rendered sensible to pricking or burning , they would have possessed a quality never to be use- ful ; since , without previous warning received through the skin , no such injuries as these could ...
... cartilages , ligaments , or tendons been rendered sensible to pricking or burning , they would have possessed a quality never to be use- ful ; since , without previous warning received through the skin , no such injuries as these could ...
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