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LECTURE II. 



Description of the formation, structure, uses, and chemi- 

 cal composition of the skeletons of the various orders of 

 animals, 



LECTURE III. 



The mechanical structure of the skeletons of man and 

 quadrupeds — architecture of the human skull, in the foetus 

 and adult — Dewhurst's improved nomenclature of the 

 cranial sutures — conformation of the skulls of various 

 animals, and of man, in different nations — analogy between 

 Collinge's spherical hinge and the hip-joint — arched form 

 and elastic structure of the feet of man and quadrupeds. 



LECTURE IV. 



Formation and uses of the blood, chemical analysis — 

 action of the air upon the venus blood — composition of air 

 — changes the blood undergoes in the lungs — colour of this 

 fluid in different animals — recent discovery of oil in the 

 blood by Dr. Trail of Liverpool — History and discovery of 

 its circulation by Dr. Harvey, in 1620. 



The actual circulation exhibited after the Lecture, in the 

 Rana Temporaria, or common frog, when they can be pro- 

 cured. 



LECTURE V. 



The structure and uses of the circulatory organs ; viz. the 

 heart, arteries, and veins, in all classes of animals — import- 

 ance of a knowledge of the course of the principal blood- 

 vessels to officers in the army, navy, and public at large. 



LECTURE VI. 



The anatomy and physiology of the organs of respiration, 

 digestion, and nutrition — remarks on the various substances 

 employed as food. 



LECTURE VII. 



Examination of the structure and uses of the organs of 

 vision in man and the various classes and orders of animals, 

 illustrated by an actual dissection of the eyes of different 

 quadrupeds. 



LECTURE VIII. 



The anatomy and functions of the organs of sense ; viz. 

 hearing, smell, taste, and touch. 



