The Laws and Mechanics of Circulation: With the Principle Involved in Animal Movement (Classic Reprint)

Discover how circulation works beyond the heart, with practical ideas about the forces that move blood, lymph, and fluids through the body.

This book presents a cohesive view of animal circulation, tying together the mechanical and nervous forces that drive movement and life. It explains how tissues, vessels, glands, and the lymphatic system coordinate with breathing and blood flow, offering a detailed look at the principles behind circulation, respiration, and the body's automatic actions.

• Learn how heat, electrical forces, and magnetism relate to bodily movement and circulation
• See how lymphatics pump fluids in step with respiration and how glands and valves maintain flow
• Explore how capillaries, vessels, and nerves work together to keep tissues nourished
• Understand the concept of automatism in the vessels and its role in everyday bodily function