02443cam a22003373u 4500 75360 UtSlPG 20260610134738.0 m cr n 260607r20251861utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06002359 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QM Humphry, George Murray, Sir, 1820-1896 The human foot and the human hand Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "The following pages originated in two popular Lectures which were delivered in Cambridge." Release date is 2025-02-13 Thiers Halliwell, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Human Foot and the Human Hand" by Sir George Murray Humphry is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book presents an examination of human anatomy, specifically focusing on the structure and function of the human foot and hand. It seeks to illuminate the intricate mechanisms of these body parts, emphasizing their significance in supporting and enabling human locomotion and dexterity. At the start of the text, the author reflects on the general ignorance regarding human anatomy, despite its importance as the most sophisticated product of creation. He expresses a desire to engage broader audiences by discussing the human foot, which he argues is not only crucial for locomotion but also frees the hand for other tasks. Humphry introduces key principles such as the "division of labor" in anatomy and begins to outline the structural components of the foot, detailing its bones and describing its unique adaptations that allow for bipedal locomotion. This opening serves to establish a foundation for understanding the complex interplay between the anatomy of the foot and its functional capabilities, paving the way for deeper exploration in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Cambridge: Macmillan and Co, 1861 Hand Foot https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75360 116085 116085