How to learn phrenology : with hints as to the study of character / by L.N. Fowler.

  • Lorenzo N. Fowler
Date:
1886
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Credit: How to learn phrenology : with hints as to the study of character / by L.N. Fowler. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    fleshy portions of the system. These bones constitute the foundation on which the muscular superstructure is built, are articulated at their ends by the joints, and firmly bound together by ligaments, yet allowed free motion. Toward the middle of these bones the muscles are firmly attached, so that when they con¬ tract they give motion to the end of the bone opposite the belly of the muscle. These muscles, of which there are some 527 in the human body, constitute the lean meat or red flesh of all animals, and are rendered red by the immense number of minute blood-vessels which are ramified upon every fibre of every muscle in order to re-supply that vital power which is expended by its exercise. The contractile power of these muscles is truly astonishing, as is evident from the wonderful feats of strength and agility of which a man is capable ; and that, too, though these muscles act under a great mechanical disadvantage. These bones and muscles collectively constitute the framework of the system—give it its build and form —are to the man what the timbers, ropes, and pulleys are to the ship, and constitute the Motive tempera¬ ment. Its predominance confers power of constitution, and strength of character and feeling. The Motive temperament produces great physical strength, endurance and power both of body and mind, with great force and energy of mind and cha¬ racter. Its signs are a bony, muscular, athletic frame, black hair, dark skin, dark eyes, a strong, steady pulse, hardness of flesh, bones projecting, &c. The Mental temperament embraces the brain and nerves, or that portion of the system called into ex-
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