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A system of phrenology (1839)

Combe, George, 1788-1858 · Boston, Marsh · leaf 91

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B AA sutures. B mastoid process or bony projection behind the ear. C processof the occipital spine. The skull is composed of eight bones, for the most part joinedby indented edges (AA in the figures above), like dovetailing incarpenter-work. The lines of junction are named Sutures.* … This figure represents the two sides of the skull cut away, down nearly to thelevel of the eyebrow, leaving a narrow ridge in the middle of the top stand-ing. AAA is the edge of the skull, resembling an arch. The outer surfaceis called the outer table, the inner surface the inner table; the fine…

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