The human foot and the human hand by Sir George Murray Humphry
"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Humphry, George Murray, Sir, 1820-1896 |
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| LoC No. | 06002359 |
| Title | The human foot and the human hand |
| Original Publication | Cambridge: Macmillan and Co, 1861. |
| Note | "The following pages originated in two popular Lectures which were delivered in Cambridge." |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | 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) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QM: Science: Human anatomy |
| Subject | Hand |
| Subject | Foot |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75360 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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