Some Account of Dr. Gall's New Theory of Physiognomy: Founded Upon the Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain, and the Form of the SkullLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1807 - 179 strán (strany) |
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... most on the outside of the medulla spinalis , and in particular of the medulla oblongata . The corpus olivare is on each side the common ganglion for these nerves , which they , being diverging nerves , require nerves.
... most on the outside of the medulla spinalis , and in particular of the medulla oblongata . The corpus olivare is on each side the common ganglion for these nerves , which they , being diverging nerves , require nerves.
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... common notion , and not peculiar to the doctrine to be here stated . It is , however , evident , as well by the study of comparative anatomy , according to which it appears that the brain of animals increases in proportion to their ...
... common notion , and not peculiar to the doctrine to be here stated . It is , however , evident , as well by the study of comparative anatomy , according to which it appears that the brain of animals increases in proportion to their ...
Strana 33
... common organ for all the functions of the mind , but a receptacle for distinct organs . Tho ' this assertion is far from being new , for we find it in Boerhave , Haller , Von Swieten , Schellhammer , Glaser , Jacobi , Söm- mering ...
... common organ for all the functions of the mind , but a receptacle for distinct organs . Tho ' this assertion is far from being new , for we find it in Boerhave , Haller , Von Swieten , Schellhammer , Glaser , Jacobi , Söm- mering ...
Strana 35
... common phænomena of life , viz . a . ) Watchfulness , which is that state in which all the organs of animal life are at the command of our will . b . ) Sleep , ( that is , healthy and sound sleep ) which is that state when all the ...
... common phænomena of life , viz . a . ) Watchfulness , which is that state in which all the organs of animal life are at the command of our will . b . ) Sleep , ( that is , healthy and sound sleep ) which is that state when all the ...
Strana 36
... common to both . In most cases we know the seat of the bodily affections , as we know the parts de- voted to the functions of life . And we know too that the mind , however immaterial we conceive it to be , has still a material seat ...
... common to both . In most cases we know the seat of the bodily affections , as we know the parts de- voted to the functions of life . And we know too that the mind , however immaterial we conceive it to be , has still a material seat ...
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activity anatomical anatomist appears arise asserts auditory nerve bone brain cerebellum cerebri cerebrum CHAP character commissure comparative anatomy concerning confirmed conformation pointed connection considered converging nerves degree disease disposition distinct organs diverging nerves eminent encreased enquiry external fact forehead frontis functions Gall Gall's doctrine Gall's theory ganglia ganglion German head Helvetius hemispheres hence impulse individual infer insanity instance intellectual linea semicircularis marked mass medulla oblongata membrane ment metaphysical mind moral muscles nature neral nervous fibres notion object observation olfactory nerve opinion optic nerve orbit organ is found organ lies Organ of Aptness organ of loftiness organisation organology organs of animal pair of fascicles parietal bone parietalia particular pathognomy peculiar persons phænomena physiognomy pons Varolii proof protuberances pulpy pyramids qualities racter remark seat sense shewn shews skull soul spinal marrow storge striæ substance supposes surface swelling talents tendencies theosophy thing tion
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