TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bichat,Xavier
AU  - Hayward,George
TI  - General Anatomy, Applied to Physiology and Medicine, Vol. 3 (of 3)
AV  - QM 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Human physiology
KW  - Human anatomy
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N2  - "General Anatomy, Applied to Physiology and Medicine, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Xavier Bichat is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. As the title suggests, this volume delves into the principles of anatomy with an emphasis on its application to physiology and medicine, focusing particularly on the muscular system of organic life. Bichat's work stands as a pivotal reference for understanding how anatomical structures relate to their functions, marking a significant contribution to medical science.  The opening of this volume introduces the muscular system of organic life, contrasting it with the animal muscular system. Bichat explains that the organic muscles, primarily found in the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis, differ significantly in form, organization, and properties from the voluntary muscles. He emphasizes the distinct characteristics of involuntary muscles, their physiological functions, and their responses to stimuli. Through detailed observations and comparisons, he lays the groundwork for understanding how various bodily systems interact and function, highlighting the essential role of the organic muscular system in sustaining vital processes in the human body. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -