A View Of The Structure, Functions, And Disorders Of The Stomach And Alimentary Organs Of The Human Body - Softcover

Thomas Hare

 
9780371246641: A View Of The Structure, Functions, And Disorders Of The Stomach And Alimentary Organs Of The Human Body

Synopsis

A View Of The Structure, Functions, And Disorders Of The Stomach And Alimentary Organs Of The Human Body: With Physiological Observations And Remarks Upon The Qualities And Effects Of Food And Fermented Liquors by Thomas Hare is a detailed early 19th?century medical treatise on the anatomy and physiology of digestion. Hare surveys the digestive system from mouth to rectum, explaining the mechanics of the stomach, the peristaltic motions of the intestines, the liver, spleen, pancreas, and the absorbent system, and he emphasizes the stomach as a master regulator of the entire organism. The work fuses anatomy, physiology, and practical observation, addressing how food and fermented liquors influence digestion, acidity, and health. It also covers dental anatomy and dentition, and offers guidance on the general treatment of digestive disorders, supported by plates illustrating muscle fibers, bones, and dental structures. Aimed at practitioners and educated readers, the text reflects early attempts to connect diet, physiology, and overall well?being, and provides historical insight into medical theory of its era.

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