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 .s 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…
Phrenology
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