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Page 10
... with that medullary substance, which is continued along the nerves, as
mentioned above. They are indued with the power of contraction, and are again
elongated either by antagonist muscles, by circulating fluids, or by elastic
ligaments ...
... with that medullary substance, which is continued along the nerves, as
mentioned above. They are indued with the power of contraction, and are again
elongated either by antagonist muscles, by circulating fluids, or by elastic
ligaments ...
Page 11
Hence when we speak of the contractions of the fibrous parts of the body, we
shall mean both the contractions of the muscles, and those of the immediate
organs of sense. These fibrous motions are thus distinguished from the sensorial
...
Hence when we speak of the contractions of the fibrous parts of the body, we
shall mean both the contractions of the muscles, and those of the immediate
organs of sense. These fibrous motions are thus distinguished from the sensorial
...
Page 13
Thus the contractions of our muscles and organs of sense may be said to be
associated together, but cannot with propriety be said to be associated with
irritations, or with volition, or with sensation; because they are caused by them, ...
Thus the contractions of our muscles and organs of sense may be said to be
associated together, but cannot with propriety be said to be associated with
irritations, or with volition, or with sensation; because they are caused by them, ...
Page 14
... when they excite into action the sensorial power termed sensation; and desire
or aversion, when they excite into action the power of volition; and lastly, the
fibrous contractions which precede association; asis further explained in Seót. XII
. a.
... when they excite into action the sensorial power termed sensation; and desire
or aversion, when they excite into action the power of volition; and lastly, the
fibrous contractions which precede association; asis further explained in Seót. XII
. a.
Page 15
... the stimulus of the blood produces the contractions of the heart; and the
substances we take into our stomach and bowels stimulate them to perform their
necessary functions. The rays 3. There. 16 MOTIONS OF Sect. III. I. I..
... the stimulus of the blood produces the contractions of the heart; and the
substances we take into our stomach and bowels stimulate them to perform their
necessary functions. The rays 3. There. 16 MOTIONS OF Sect. III. I. I..
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| Title | Zoonomia; Or, The Laws of Organic Life ... Volume 1 of Zoonomia; Or, The Laws of Organic Life, Erasmus Darwin |
| Author | Erasmus Darwin |
| Edition | 3 |
| Publisher | J. Johnson, 1801 |
| Length | 516 pages |
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