INDEX.

A. PAGE.

Abdomen, 34 Absorption, 181 ——, Varieties of, 183 ——, Cutaneous, 185 Acetabulum, 38 Acids, Acetic, 28 ——, Benzoic, 28 ——, Muriatic, 440 ——, Nitric, 440 ——, Oxalic, 28, 440 ——, Sulphuric, 440 Air, Composition of the, 223 ——, Influence of, on the Muscles, 90 ——, Quality of the, 223, 318 ——, Quantity inhaled, 222 ——, Quantity exhaled, 228 ——, Impure Air, the Effects of, 232 Air Vesicles, 212 Albumen, 27 Animal Heat, 252 Aorta, 159 ——, Valves of the, 157 Apparatus, 18 Arteries, Structure of the, 158 ——, Cutaneous, 285 ——, Pulmonary, 158 Attitude, Effects of, on Digestion, 152 ——, Effects of, on the Voice, 274 ——, Effects of, in Respiration, 245 Auricles of the Heart, 156 Asphyxia, from Drowning, 249 ——, from Electricity, 250 ——, from Hanging, 250 ——, from Carbonic Gas, 251 Azote, 26

B.

Bathing, Necessity of, 311 ——, Methods of, 313 ——, Proper Time for, 316 ——, Influence of, on the System, 316 ——, Frequency of, 317 Beds, 309 Bile, 122 Blood, Composition of, 154 ——, Color of, 204 ——, Quantity of, 171 ——, Change of, 225 ——, Impure, Effects of, 205 Bones, Anatomy of the, 29 ——, Physiology of the, 48 ——, Hygiene of the, 53 ——, of the Head, 32 ——, of the Trunk, 34 ——, of the Upper Extremities, 39 ——, of the Lower Extremities, 42 ——, Composition of, 29 ——, Ossification of, 30 ——, Union of fractured, 62 ——, Influence of Position on the, 55 Brain, 329 ——, Functions of the, 346 ——, Effects of Impure Blood on the, 360 ——, Effects of inadequate Mental Exertion, 361 ——, Effects of excessive Mental Exertion, 363 ——, Directions for exercising the, 368 ——, Membranes of the, 334 ——, Injuries of the, 377 Bronchia, 212 Bronchitis, 214 Burns and Scalds, 319 Bursæ Mucosæ, 46

C.

Cæcum, 118 Capillaries, 163 Carbon, 26 Carbonic Gas, where formed, 224 ——, Effects of, when inhaled, 230 ——, Effects of, on Combustion, 230 ——, Effects of, on Respiration, 231 Carpus, 41 Cartilage, 45 —— of the Larynx, 269 Caul, 123 Cellular Tissue, 19 Cerebellum, 331 Cerebrum, 330 Chest, 35 ——, Compression of the, 56 ——, Influence of the Size of the, 239 Chilblains, 321 Chlorine, 27 Chyle, 126 Chyme, 126 Circulatory Organs, Anatomy, 154 ——, Physiology of the, 164 ——, Hygiene of the, 172 Clavicle, 39 Clothing, Kind of, 301 ——, Amount of, 305 ——, Cleanliness of, 308 Coccyx, 38 Colds, Treatment of, 248 Colon, 119 Consumption, how frequently produced, 247 Corns, Treatment of, 295 Cuticle, Structure of the, 282 ——, Use of the, 293 Cutis Vera, Structure of the, 283

D.

Definitions, General, 13 Diaphragm, 73, 215 Digestive Organs, Anatomy of the, 113 ——, Physiology of the, 124 ——, Hygiene of the, 129 ——, Influence of the Mind on the, 148 ——, Influence of Pure Air on the, 151 ——, Influence of Position on the, 152 Drinks, how taken, 145 Drowned Persons, Treatment of, 249 Duodenum, 117

E.

Ear, Bones of, 34, 415 Epiglottis, 125, 270 Exhalants, 192 Exercise, how it should be taken, 91 ——, Influence of, on the Bones, 53 ——, Influence of, on Muscles, 85 ——, Influence of, on the Circulation, 173 Eye, 394 Expiration, how effected, 220

F.

Face, Bones of the, 34 Fascia, 66 Fat, 67, 195 Femur, 42 Fibre, 18 Fibrin, 27 Fibula, 42 Filament, 18 Flannel, Use of, 302 Fluids, Use of, 17 Follicle, 192 Food, Quantity of the, 129 ——, Quality of the, 134 ——, Manner in which it is taken, 142 ——, Condition of the system, when taken, 146 Foot, Bones of the, 44 Frozen Limbs, Treatment of, 320

G.

Gastric Juice, 125 Gelatin, 27 Glands, 193 ——, Gastric, 116 ——, Lachrymal, 402 ——, Lymphatic, 183 ——, Mesenteric, 121 ——, Oil, 288 ——, Perspiratory, 290 ——, Salivary, 114 Glottis, 271

H.

Hair, 322 Heart, 154 ——, Auricles of the, 156 ——, Ventricles of the, 156 Heat, Animal, 252 ——, Hygiene of, 261 Hearing, Anatomy of the Organs of, 414 ——, Physiology of the Organs of, 420 ——, Hygiene of the Organs of, 422 Humerus, 39 Hemorrhage, Means of arresting, 175 Hydrogen, 26

I.

Ileum, 118 Intestines, 117 Innominatum, 37 Inspiration, how effected, 219 Iron, 25

J.

Jejunum, 118 Joints, Structure of the, 45

L.

Lacteals, 120, 181 Laminæ, 17 Larynx, 268 Laryngitis, 276 Ligaments, 23, 47 ——, Use of, 50 ——, Capsular, 40 Light, Influence on the Skin, 318 Lime, 25 Liver, 122 Lungs, 209 Lymph, 30 Lymphatics, Anatomy of the, 181 ——, Physiology of the, 183 ——, Hygiene of the, 188 ——, Cutaneous, 287

M.

Magnesia, 25 Marrow, Uses of, 24 Mediastinum, 211 Medulla Oblongata, 333 Membrane, 19 ——, Adipose, 20 ——, Cellular, 19 ——, Dermoid, 22, 282 ——, Mucous, 21 ——, Muscular, 24 ——, Serous, 21 Mesentery, 120 Metacarpus, 41 Mouth, Structure of, 113 Mucus, 28 Muscles, Anatomy of, 64 ——, Physiology of, 76 ——, Hygiene of, 85 ——, Compression of, 93, 276 ——, Exhaustion of, 87, 101 ——, Effects of Pure Blood on, 89 ——, Effects of Pure Air on the, 90 ——, Effects of Light on the, 90 ——, Influence of the Mind on, 93 ——, Influence of Position on, 90 ——, Intercostal, 216 ——, Respiratory, 216

N.

Nails, 324 Nerves, Cranial, 335, 350 ——, Cutaneous, 286 ——, Respiratory, 340, 352 ——, Spinal, 341, 351 ——, Sympathetic, 343, 356 Nervous System, Anatomy of, 327 ——, Physiology of, 346 ——, Hygiene of, 358 Nitrogen, 26 Nose, Structure, 389 Nurses, Directions for, 433 Nutrition, 200 ——, Hygiene of, 205

O.

ŒSOPHAGUS, 116 Oil-Glands, Structure of the, 288 ——, Use of the, 297 Omentum, 123 Organ, 18 Organic and Inorganic Bodies, Difference between, 14 Orifice, Cardiac, 116 ——, Pyloric, 116 Osmazome, 28 Oxygen, 26 ——, Quantity at each Inspiration, 222

P.

Papilla, 284 Pancreas, 122 Parotid Gland, 114 Patella, 42 Pericardium, 155 Perichondrium, 31 Pericranium, 31 Periosteum, 31 Pelvis, Bones of the, 37 Perspiratory Apparatus, 290 —— Use of, 298 Phalanges, 42, 45 Pharynx, 115 Phosphorus, 26 Pleura, 211 Poisons, and their Antidotes, 439 Potash, 25 Preservation of Health, 425

R.

Radius, 41 Reading, Proper Position in, 275 Rectum, 120 Removal of Disease, 426 Respiratory Organs, Anatomy of, 209 ——, Physiology of, 217 ——, Hygiene of, 228 Retina, 397 Ribs, 35 Rooms, Ventilation of, 233 ——, Warming of, 238

S.

Sacrum, 38 Saliva, Its Use, 124 Scapula, 39 Secretory Organs, Anatomy of, 192 ——, Physiology of, 193 ——, Hygiene of, 197 Senses, 378 Sick-Room, Ventilation of, 236 Sitting, Proper Position in, 99 Skeleton, 29 Skin, Anatomy of the, 282 ——, Physiology of the, 293 ——, Hygiene of the, 301 Skull, Structure of, 32 Sleep, Necessity of, 92 Sleeping-Rooms, Ventilation of, 235 Smell, Anatomy of the Organs of, 389 ——, Physiology of the Organs of, 391 Soda, 25 Solids, Arrangement of, 17 Sound, 273 Spinal Column, Structure of, 36 ——, Curvature of, 57, 60 Spinal Cord, 36, 340 Spleen, 123 Sprains, 63 Stammering, how improved, 281 Sternum, 35 Stomach, 116 Sublingual Gland, 115 Submaxillary Gland, 115 Sulphur, 26 Sutures, 33 Synovial Membrane, 46 Synovia, 49 System, 18

T.

Tarsus, 42 Taste, Anatomy of the Organs of, 384 ——, Physiology of the Organs of, 386 Teeth, Anatomy of the, 105 ——, Physiology of the, 109 ——, Hygiene of the, 110 Tendons, 23, 65 Thoracic Duct, 120 Thorax, 35 Throat, Extraneous Bodies in, 281 Tibia, 42 Tissue, 18 ——, Adipose, 20 ——, Cartilaginous, 23 ——, Fibrous, 22 ——, Osseous, 23 ——, Nervous, 24 Touch, Sense of, 378 ——, Hygiene of the, 379 Trachea, 212

U.

Ulna, 40 Uvea, 396

V.

Valves of the Heart, 157 ——, Use of the, 164 ——, of the Veins, 162 Veins, 160 ——, Cutaneous, 285 Ventilation, 233 Ventricles of the Heart, 156 Vertebra, 36 Vision, Anatomy of the Organs of, 394 ——, Physiology of the Organs of, 404 ——, Hygiene of the Organs of, 410 Vocal Organs, Anatomy of the, 268 ——, Physiology of the, 272 ——, Hygiene of the, 274 Vocal Cords, 270

W.

Watchers, Directions for, 136 Wounds, Treatment of, 178 Writing, Proper Position when, 103