Anatomy, physiology and hygiene (1900) (14776689744)

Identifier: anatomyphysiolog00walk (find matches)
Title: Anatomy, physiology and hygiene
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: Walker, Jerome, 1845-
Subjects: Physiology Health
Publisher: Boston, Allyn and Bacon
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress



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s, and of what does it consist ? 4. Describe the vertebrae. How they are separated from each other, and why? 5. How is the spinal canal formed, and what is its purpose? 6. How do the nerves of the body reach it? 7. What curves has the spinal column, and what is their object ? 8. Describe the ribs, and explain the object of their downward slope. 9. Of what bones does the pelvis consist, and what is its use? 10. Describe the lower portion of the skeleton. 11. How are the bones of the feet arranged, and wrhy are they so arranged ? 12. Of what bones does each upper extremity, or arm, consist, and what is the object of their arrangement? 13. What are the bones of the lower extremities? 14. What cavities are in the skeleton ? 15. Describe the cranium, and mention its contents. 10. Describe the thoracic cavity, and mention its contents. 17. What cavity is above the pelvic cavity, and what are its contents? 18. What is said as to specific effects of alcohol, tobacco, opium, etc., upon bones ?
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A. — Posterior View. B. — Front and Side View. Fig. 24. MUSCLES. —FAT. 51 Fig. 24. Muscles of the Body. Superficial layer. E, extensors of the hand. B, biceps muscle, flexor of arm and forearm. D, deltoid, raises the arm and moves it backwards and forwards. TEA, trapezius, draws back and raises shoulder. TKI, triceps, extensor of forearm. LD, latissimus dorsi, assists in respiration by moving the ribs. GM, gluteus maximus, moves the thigh backwards and outward VE, vastus externus, extends the leg. B, biceps of thigh, flexor of leg. G, gastrocnemius, extends the foot. F, flexors of the foot.TA, Tendo Achillis. B. E, extensors of the hand. F, flexors of the hand.B, biceps, etc. D, deltoid, etc. PM, pecioralis major, draws the arm forwards and inwards. P, pronator, rotates forearm inwards. SM, serratus magnus, assists in respiration. RA, rectus abdominis, that makes tense the abdominal walls. TF, tensor femoris, that makes tense the connective tissue of thigh and moves the thigh ou