A lecture introductory to the study of anatomy and physiology / delivered by Henry William Dewhurst on Monday, October 1, 1827, at the New Theatre of Anatomy.

  • Dewhurst, H. W. (Henry William)
Date:
1827
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Credit: A lecture introductory to the study of anatomy and physiology / delivered by Henry William Dewhurst on Monday, October 1, 1827, at the New Theatre of Anatomy. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    men and under the skin; the glandular vessels cannot propel their fluids, the nerves no longer possess their irritability, and senses decay. F rom these causes, the limbs grow stiff—the arteries ossify, or are partially converted into bone—the whole system is oppressed with a load it cannot overcome —in fact, the proverb becomes verified, “ Once a man and twice a child.” Naked and helpless he came into this world, and helpless he goes out of it. His memory fails, his steps falter, his voice trembles, his health decays, his eyes become dim, and, at last, his vital functions refuse to perform their office, nature fails, and he expires. The Lectures to be delivered in this Theatre will be on Anatomy, Physiology, and Surgery, punctually at Four in the Afternoon, by myself. The reason I have chosen this hour is, that the pupils seldom leave the Hospitals until near Three o’clock, in consequence of the late appearance of the surgeons ; therefore, by adopting this hour, the pupils neither lose their Lecture nor leave the Hospital before the surgeons have gone round. The Lectures on Surgery and Diseases of the Eye, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, at Eight o’clock, by myself and Mr. Litchfield ; the Lectures on Physiology, every Monday and Friday Evenings, at Six o’clock. In the Anatomical Lectures, the structure and functions of the human body will be clearly elucidated from the recent subject. The Dissecting-rooms will be open all the morning, with every convenience; and myself or colleague will attend to direct you, and point out the parts appearing on dissection. I have made arrange¬ ments for an excellent supply of Subjects. The Demonstrations will take place daily by myself or colleague, and each of you will be required to demonstrate in your turn ; and will perform the surgical operations your¬ selves on the dead body. With respect to the works proper for you to study in Anatomy, I re¬ commend Monro’s Osteology, by Dr. Kirby; Innes on the Muscles; Bransby Cooper on the Ligaments ; Barclay on the Arteries ; and also that portion of my Dictionary of Anatomy, containing the article An- giology ; Bell on the Nerves ; Bell’s Anatomy of the Human Body. These are fit for the closet; but in the Dissecting-Room, any of the Manuals will be of service to you : the best are those by Mr. Green, Mr. Mayo, and the late Mr. Shaw. On Surgery, you will do well to consult Mr. Cooper’s Dictionary of Surgery ; Sir Astley Cooper’s i reatise on Dislo¬ cations; and Mr. Lawrence on Hernia. On Physiology, I refer you to Bostock’s Elements of Physiology ; Herbert Mayo’s Outlines ; and Richerand, by Dr. Copland. This last is the best, as the Notes and Appendix, by Dr. Copland, are highly valuable, both to the practical Anatomist and Physiologist. I have now, Gentlemen, only to add in conclusion, that myself and Mr. Litchfield will endeavour to facilitate your progress in your studies, and if vou are not good practical Anatomists, it shall not be our faults, for every exertion on our part shall tend to make you such ; and I wish you to recollect, that a good Anatomist seldom fails of becoming a good Surgeon. THE END. W. WILSON, PRINTER, 57, SKINNER STREET, LONDON.
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