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A system of phrenology (1834)

Combe, George, 1788-1858, Combe, George, 1788-1858. Essays on phrenology, or, An inquiry into the principles and utility of the system of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim, and into the objections made against it, American Antiquarian Society, former owner. DNLM · Boston : Marsh, Capen, and Lyon · leaf 75

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oblongata. The anterior column of each lateral division of the spinal mar-row is for motion ; the posterior column is for sensation ; and themiddle one is for respiration. The two former extend up into thebrain, and are dispersed or lost in it; for their functions standrelated to the sensorium :… … A B the spinal marrow seen in front; the division into lateral portions appearingat the line A B. The nervous cord C arises from the posterior lateral division,and gives sensibility. The swelling D is its ganglion. The nervous cord Earises from the anterior lateral division, and gives motion. It…

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