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Title: General Anatomy, Applied to Physiology and Medicine, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "General Anatomy, Applied to Physiology and Medicine, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Xavier Bichat is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. As the title suggests, this volume delves into the principles of anatomy with an emphasis on its application to physiology and medicine, focusing particularly on the muscular system of organic life. Bichat's work stands as a pivotal reference for understanding how anatomical structures relate to their functions, marking a significant contribution to medical science. The opening of this volume introduces the muscular system of organic life, contrasting it with the animal muscular system. Bichat explains that the organic muscles, primarily found in the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis, differ significantly in form, organization, and properties from the voluntary muscles. He emphasizes the distinct characteristics of involuntary muscles, their physiological functions, and their responses to stimuli. Through detailed observations and comparisons, he lays the groundwork for understanding how various bodily systems interact and function, highlighting the essential role of the organic muscular system in sustaining vital processes in the human body. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bichat, Xavier, 1771-1802

Translator: Hayward, George, 1791-1863

EBook No.: 56328

Published: Jan 7, 2018

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Human physiology

Subject: Human anatomy

LoCC: Science: Human anatomy

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: General Anatomy, Applied to Physiology and Medicine, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sonya Schermann, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "General Anatomy, Applied to Physiology and Medicine, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Xavier Bichat is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. As the title suggests, this volume delves into the principles of anatomy with an emphasis on its application to physiology and medicine, focusing particularly on the muscular system of organic life. Bichat's work stands as a pivotal reference for understanding how anatomical structures relate to their functions, marking a significant contribution to medical science. The opening of this volume introduces the muscular system of organic life, contrasting it with the animal muscular system. Bichat explains that the organic muscles, primarily found in the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis, differ significantly in form, organization, and properties from the voluntary muscles. He emphasizes the distinct characteristics of involuntary muscles, their physiological functions, and their responses to stimuli. Through detailed observations and comparisons, he lays the groundwork for understanding how various bodily systems interact and function, highlighting the essential role of the organic muscular system in sustaining vital processes in the human body. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bichat, Xavier, 1771-1802

Translator: Hayward, George, 1791-1863

EBook No.: 56328

Published: Jan 7, 2018

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Human physiology

Subject: Human anatomy

LoCC: Science: Human anatomy

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.