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... surfaces of the corpora striata , and optic thalami , the cavity of the third ventricle , and the upper surface of the cerebellum , 10. An under view of the cerebellum , seen from behind , 11. Posterior superior view of the pons Varolii ...
... surfaces of the corpora striata , and optic thalami , the cavity of the third ventricle , and the upper surface of the cerebellum , 10. An under view of the cerebellum , seen from behind , 11. Posterior superior view of the pons Varolii ...
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... surface of the skin of the finger , after Berres , 113 34. Brain of squirrel , laid open , after Solly , 115 . 35. Brain of turtle , after Solly , 115 36 , 37. Brains of fishes , after Leuret , 115 38. Vertical section of epidermis ...
... surface of the skin of the finger , after Berres , 113 34. Brain of squirrel , laid open , after Solly , 115 . 35. Brain of turtle , after Solly , 115 36 , 37. Brains of fishes , after Leuret , 115 38. Vertical section of epidermis ...
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... surfaces of the leaves , although repeatedly disturbed , to the light ; and in the unfolding and closing of flowers at ... surface of the ocean is covered . But how different is this from the locomotion of animals ! It is a subtlety to ...
... surfaces of the leaves , although repeatedly disturbed , to the light ; and in the unfolding and closing of flowers at ... surface of the ocean is covered . But how different is this from the locomotion of animals ! It is a subtlety to ...
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... surface ; but not if its access be prevented . This precipitate is insoluble in the solution of nitre , and possesses the properties of arterial fibrin . Hence , as Dr. Carpenter ' has remarked , it may be inferred , that the fibrin of ...
... surface ; but not if its access be prevented . This precipitate is insoluble in the solution of nitre , and possesses the properties of arterial fibrin . Hence , as Dr. Carpenter ' has remarked , it may be inferred , that the fibrin of ...
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... surfaces , it varies somewhat according to the source whence it is derived . Its leading characters may be exemplified ... surface of the body by friction , corns , and the thick layers of the soles of the feet , nails , and horny parts ...
... surfaces , it varies somewhat according to the source whence it is derived . Its leading characters may be exemplified ... surface of the body by friction , corns , and the thick layers of the soles of the feet , nails , and horny parts ...
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