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A
TREATISE
ON
THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
OF THE
Mucous Membranes;

WITH

ILLUSTRATIVE PATHOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

From the French

XAVIER BICHAT.

BY JOSEPH HOULTON,

MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN LONDON.

LONDON:

PRINTED FOR J. CALLOW,

Medical Library,

16, PRINCES STREET, CORNER OF GERRARD STREET, SOHO.

MDCCCXXI.

CHARLES WOOD, Printer,
Poppin's Court, Fleet Street, London.

THE

TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.

The works of no medical writer deserve a more attentive perusal than those of the illustrious Bichat. Erudite, observant, and industrious, he, at an early age, reared a monument of science, which will perpetuate his name and matchless talents. From the rich treasures he has left, the Translator presumes to present this Treatise in an English costume. Where all is excellent it is difficult to make a satisfactory selection; yet this portion of the author's productions merits the particular attention of medical students and practitioners in general, as it leads to the knowledge of the structure and economy of that part of the animal organization, which, more than any other, is subject to morbid affections.

The aim of the Translator has been faithfulness, clearness, and conciseness, rather than elegance: how he has fulfilled his intention he must leave to the decision of the candid Reader.

Saffron Walden,
July 1, 1821.

CONTENTS.

SECT.		PAGE
I.	Of the Situation and Number of Mucous Membranes	1
II.	Of the Exterior Organization of Mucous Membranes	9
III.	Of the Interior Organization of Mucous Membranes	20
IV.	Of the Glands of Mucous Membranes	37
V.	Of the Vascular System of Mucous Membranes	54
VI.	Of the Variations in the Organization of Mucous Membranes	64
VII.	Of the Vital Powers of Mucous Membranes	70
VIII.	Of the Sympathies of Mucous Membranes	81
IX.	Of the Functions of Mucous Membranes	85
X.	Remarks on the Affections of Mucous Membranes	98

TREATISE

MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

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A TREATISE ON THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE Mucous Membranes;

THE TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.

CONTENTS.

A
TREATISE
ON
THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
OF THE
Mucous Membranes;

THE

TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.