Project Gutenberg 2016-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 50 Bichat, Xavier 1771 1802 Bichat, Marie François Xavier Bichat, Marie Francois Xavier Bichat, F.-X. (François-Xavier) Bichat, X. (Xavier) Houlton, Joseph 1783 1855 85665508 Treatise on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Mucous Membranes With Illustrative Pathological Observations Produced by Sonya Schermann, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Treatise on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Mucous Membranes" by Xavier Bichat is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the complex structure and functions of mucous membranes, which play a significant role in the animal body, particularly regarding their pathological conditions. Bichat is recognized as a pioneering figure in the field of medical anatomy, and this treatise contributes significantly to our understanding of the mucous system. The book meticulously examines the anatomy, organization, and functions of mucous membranes, beginning with their general structure and location within the body. Bichat categorizes mucous membranes into two primary areas: those associated with the alimentary canal and those related to the urogenital system. He details their unique characteristics, including how they ensure protection against foreign bodies and facilitate the passage of substances. The treatise not only presents anatomical descriptions but also addresses vital topics such as the glandular functions of mucous surfaces, their vascular systems, and their roles in various physiological and pathological states. Through his observations, Bichat lays a foundation for understanding the importance of mucous membranes in both health and disease, emphasizing their integral part in the body's overall functioning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Membranes (Biology) QH Text Browsing: Health & Medicine Browsing: Science - Genetics/Biology/Evolution 129243 129238 2024-09-22T05:47:37.635958 2023-09-23T04:25:42.359069 text/html text/html 126615 2016-09-05T10:45:04 text/html; charset=utf-8 74944 2016-09-05T10:45:04 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 84588 2024-09-22T05:47:41.172942 application/epub+zip 83244 2024-09-22T05:47:38.562963 application/epub+zip 82507 2024-09-22T05:47:38.097975 application/epub+zip 141209 2024-09-22T05:47:43.633910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115855 2024-09-22T05:47:40.703952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115290 2022-09-24T04:18:26.100110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105773 105566 2024-09-22T05:47:37.334977 2023-09-23T04:25:41.985080 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 106070 2016-09-05T10:45:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 36602 2016-09-05T10:45:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18934 2024-09-22T05:47:43.771914 application/rdf+xml 13860 2024-09-22T05:47:38.172946 image/jpeg 2267 2024-09-22T05:47:38.134948 image/jpeg 76969 2024-09-22T05:47:37.650958 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia