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... placed at the head of the animal kingdom ; not only because it is the class to which man himself belongs , but because it also enjoys the most numerous faculties , the most delicate sensations , the most varied powers of motion , and ...
... placed at the head of the animal kingdom ; not only because it is the class to which man himself belongs , but because it also enjoys the most numerous faculties , the most delicate sensations , the most varied powers of motion , and ...
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... placed at the head of the animal kingdom ? --and why ? What species of animals does man most resemble ? How does he differ from the ape tribe ? Is man excelled in any respect by the inferior animals ? Mention some of the peculiarities ...
... placed at the head of the animal kingdom ? --and why ? What species of animals does man most resemble ? How does he differ from the ape tribe ? Is man excelled in any respect by the inferior animals ? Mention some of the peculiarities ...
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... placed only in particular hoold and parts of the body , principally beneath the skin and. 1. A portion of adipose tissue : 2. minute bags containing the fat : 3. a cluster of the bags , separated and suspended . Portions of cartilage ...
... placed only in particular hoold and parts of the body , principally beneath the skin and. 1. A portion of adipose tissue : 2. minute bags containing the fat : 3. a cluster of the bags , separated and suspended . Portions of cartilage ...
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... placed parallel to each other and closely united . These fibres are sometimes so combined as to form a thin , smooth , dense , and strong membrane , like that which covers the external surface of bones , termed periosteum , or the ...
... placed parallel to each other and closely united . These fibres are sometimes so combined as to form a thin , smooth , dense , and strong membrane , like that which covers the external surface of bones , termed periosteum , or the ...
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... placed directly in the centre of the tendon , and serves , to throw the force farther from the centre of motion , thereby increasing the lever , and conse . quently the effect . Similar bones are often found in the tendons of the feet ...
... placed directly in the centre of the tendon , and serves , to throw the force farther from the centre of motion , thereby increasing the lever , and conse . quently the effect . Similar bones are often found in the tendons of the feet ...
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Page 164 - But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Page 164 - And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands ; and reach hither thy hand and thrust it into my side ; and be not faithless but believing.
Page 126 - God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked ; that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
Page 210 - CYRIACK, this three years day these eyes, though clear, To outward view, of blemish or of spot, Bereft of light, their seeing have forgot ; Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear Of sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year, Or man, or woman. Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope ; but still bear up and steer Right onward. What supports me, dost thou ask ? The conscience, Friend, to have lost them...
Page 335 - The days of our years are threescore years and ten; And if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, Yet is their strength labour and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Page 238 - Therefore, the poet Did feign that Orpheus drew trees, stones, and floods Since nought so stockish, hard, and full of rage, But music for the time doth change his nature. The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils ; The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be trusted.
Page 15 - See dying vegetables life sustain, See life dissolving vegetate again : All forms that perish other forms supply, (By turns we catch the vital breath, and die) Like bubbles on the sea of matter borne They rise, they break, and to that sea return.
Page 150 - ... largely uncovered : or why, with hesitating and bewildered steps, his eyes are rapidly and wildly in search of something. In this we only perceive the intent application of his mind to the objects of his apprehensions, and its direct influence on the outward organs.
Page 128 - The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, and the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body.
Page 130 - That the brain is composed of as many particular organs as there are propensities, sentiments, and faculties, which differ essentially from each other.