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... motion . Herophilus was the first to consider the brain an organ of com- manding influence , considering it the seat of consciousness , the cen- ter of the perceptive faculties , and the source of voluntary motion ; the essential ...
... motion . Herophilus was the first to consider the brain an organ of com- manding influence , considering it the seat of consciousness , the cen- ter of the perceptive faculties , and the source of voluntary motion ; the essential ...
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... motion ; and by its influx into the muscles , it causes their contrac- tion by expanding them laterally and shortening them longitudi- nally . These terms , " vital spirits " and " animal spirits , " continued in general use down to the ...
... motion ; and by its influx into the muscles , it causes their contrac- tion by expanding them laterally and shortening them longitudi- nally . These terms , " vital spirits " and " animal spirits , " continued in general use down to the ...
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... motion , as so many levers , by flexion and extension . His description of several parts of the brain have been retained by modern anatomists . His physiological researches were greatly improved by the prac- tice of vivisections on the ...
... motion , as so many levers , by flexion and extension . His description of several parts of the brain have been retained by modern anatomists . His physiological researches were greatly improved by the prac- tice of vivisections on the ...
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... motion by dividing the principal nerves of a member in some of the lower animals , showing that they are thus made to lose those functions . He was acquainted with the glandular system generally , such as the prostatic , salivary and ...
... motion by dividing the principal nerves of a member in some of the lower animals , showing that they are thus made to lose those functions . He was acquainted with the glandular system generally , such as the prostatic , salivary and ...
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... motion of the blood therein was something like the ebb and flow , or a to - and - fro movement . It would be interesting to examine in detail the investigations of Galen of the physiological functions of respiration , digestion ...
... motion of the blood therein was something like the ebb and flow , or a to - and - fro movement . It would be interesting to examine in detail the investigations of Galen of the physiological functions of respiration , digestion ...
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Page 149 - The germ being always present, auto-infection is liable to occur when from alcoholism, sewer-gas poisoning, crowd-poisoning, or any other depressing agency the vitality of the tissues is reduced below the resisting point. We may suppose also that a reflex vasomotor paralysis, affecting a single lobe of the lung, for example, and induced by exposure to cold, may so reduce the resisting power of the pulmonary tissue as to permit this micrococcus to produce its characteristic effects.
Page 48 - For of the Most High cometh healing, and he shall receive honour of the king. The skill of the physician shall lift up his head: and in the sight of great men he shall be in admiration.
Page 62 - Mercuric chloride in solution, 1 : 500. (c) For the disinfection and deodorization of the surface of masses of organic material in privy vaults, etc. : Chloride of lime in powder.
Page 61 - A solution of l:l,OOO to 1:4,000. 7. Sulphur dioxide. Exposure for twelve hours to an atmosphere containing at least 4 volumes per cent, of this gas, preferably in presence of moisture.^ 8. Carbolic acid. 2 to 5 per cent, solution.
Page 59 - The same directions apply for the disinfection of vomited matters. Infected sputum should be discharged directly into a cup half full of the solution. STANDARD SOLUTION No. 2. Dissolve corrosive sublimate and permanganate of potash in soft -water, in the proportion of two drachms of each salt to the gallon.
Page 254 - Association, hereafter the several county societies shall be required, at the time of appointing their delegates to this Society, to nominate and forward to the Secretary of this Society the names of the delegates to the American Medical Association, the number of such nominations to be governed by the rules of said Association ; and all the nominations for such delegates shall be confirmed by this Society, which shall have...
Page 48 - Honour a physician with the honour due unto him for the uses which ye may have of him: for the Lord hath created him.
Page 247 - ... for cultivating and advancing medical knowledge; for elevating the standard of medical education; for promoting the usefulness, honor, and interests of the medical profession; for enlightening and directing public opinion in regard to the duties> responsibilities, and requirements of medical men ; for exciting and encouraging emulation and concert of action in the profession, and for facilitating and fostering friendly intercourse between those who are engaged in it...
Page 61 - The most useful agents for the destruction of spore-containing infectious material are — 1. Fire. Complete destruction by burning. 2. Steam under pressure. 105° C.
Page 48 - The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them.