Natural Theology: Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the DeityJ. Faulder, 1809 - 548 pagina's |
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Pagina 105
... considerably varied ; but with a strict reference to the conveniency of the animal . For , whereas in quadrupeds the number of vertebræ is from thirty to forty , in the serpent it is nearly one hundred and fifty : whereas in men and ...
... considerably varied ; but with a strict reference to the conveniency of the animal . For , whereas in quadrupeds the number of vertebræ is from thirty to forty , in the serpent it is nearly one hundred and fifty : whereas in men and ...
Pagina 108
... considerable mechanical advantage , by alter- ing the line of their direction , and by advanc- ing it further out from the centre of mo- tion ; and this upon the principles of the re- solution of force , upon which principles all ...
... considerable mechanical advantage , by alter- ing the line of their direction , and by advanc- ing it further out from the centre of mo- tion ; and this upon the principles of the re- solution of force , upon which principles all ...
Pagina 113
... considerably stronger on the sides than either before or behind , in or- der that the convexities may play true in their concavities , and not be subject to slip sideways , which is the chief danger ; for the muscular tendons generally ...
... considerably stronger on the sides than either before or behind , in or- der that the convexities may play true in their concavities , and not be subject to slip sideways , which is the chief danger ; for the muscular tendons generally ...
Pagina 115
... considerable part of its concavity , are excellently adapted for the al- lowance of a free motion and a wide range ; both which , the arm wants . Whereas , the lower limb , forming a part of the column of the body ; having to support ...
... considerable part of its concavity , are excellently adapted for the al- lowance of a free motion and a wide range ; both which , the arm wants . Whereas , the lower limb , forming a part of the column of the body ; having to support ...
Pagina 124
... . After death , the head drops and rolls in every direction . So that it is by the equilibre of the muscles , by the aid of a considerable and equipollent muscular force in constant exertion , that 124 OF THE MUSCLES .
... . After death , the head drops and rolls in every direction . So that it is by the equilibre of the muscles , by the aid of a considerable and equipollent muscular force in constant exertion , that 124 OF THE MUSCLES .
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