A treatise on physiology and hygiene : for educational institutions and general readers : fully illustrated / by Joseph C. Hutchison.

  • Hutchison, Joseph C. (Joseph Chrisman), 1822-1887.
Date:
1895
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Credit: A treatise on physiology and hygiene : for educational institutions and general readers : fully illustrated / by Joseph C. Hutchison. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at Columbia University and Columbia University Libraries/Information Services, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at Columbia University and Columbia University.

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    CONTENTS CHAPTER I THE FRAMEWORK OF THE BODY The Bones — Their Form and Composition — The Properties of Bone — The Skeleton — The Joints — The Spinal Column — The Growth of Bone — The Bepair of Bone — Changes in the Skele- ton— Erect Position CHAPTER II THE MUSCLES The Muscles — Flexion and Extension—The Tendons—Contrac- tion— Physical Strength — Necessity for Exercise — Its Effects- Forms of Exercise— Walking — Riding— Gymnastics— Ojnn- air Exercise — Excessive Exercise — Sleep — Recreation ... 33 CHAPTER III THE INTEGUMENT, OR SKIN The Integument — Its Structure— The Nails and Hair— The Com- plexion— The Sebaceous (Hands—The Perspiratory Glands — Perspiration and its Uses — Importance of Bathing — Different Kinds of Baths — Manner of Bathing— The Benefit of the Sun — Importance of Warm Clothing — Poisonous Cosmetics ... 54 CHAPTER IV THE CHEMISTRY OF FOOD The Source of Food—Inorganic Substances — Water — Salt — Lime — Iron— Organic Substances — Albumen, Fibrin, and Caseine—The Fats or Oils— The Sugars, Starch, and Gum —