viii PREFACE. 



The Veins are described as in ordinary anatomical works; and illustrated by a 

 series of engravings, showing those in each region. The veins of the spine are 

 described and illustrated from the well-known work of Breschet. 



The Lymphatics are described, and figured in a series of illustrations copied 

 from the elaborate work of Mascagni. 



TJie Nervous System and Organs of Sense. A. concise and accurate description of 

 this important part of anatomy has been given, illustrated by sixty-six engravings, 

 showing the spinal cord and its membranes ; the anatomy of the brain, in a series 

 of sectional views; the origin, course, and distribution of the cranial, spinal, and 

 sympathetic nerves; and the anatomy of the organs of sense. 



The Viscera. A. detailed description of this essential part of anatomy has been 

 given, illustrated by fifty-five large, accurately-lettered engravings. 



Regional Anatomy. The anatomy of the perineum, of the ischio-rectal region, 

 and of femoral and inguinal hernia, is described at the end of the work; the 

 region of the neck, the axilla, the bend of the elbow, Scarpa's triangle, and the 

 popliteal space, in the section on the arteries ; the laryngo-tracheal region, with 

 the anatomy of the trachea and larynx. The regions are illustrated by many 

 engravings. 



Microscopical Anatomy. A brief account of the microscopical anatomy of some 

 of the tissues, and of the various organs, has also been introduced. 



The Author gratefully acknowledges the great services he has derived in the 

 execution of this work, from the assistance of his friend, Dr. H. V. Carter, late 

 Demonstrator of Anatomy at St. George's Hospital. All the drawings from which 

 the engravings were made, were executed by him. In the majority of cases, they 

 have been copied from, or corrected by, recent dissections made jointly by the 

 Author and Dr. Carter. 



The Author has also to thank his friend, Mr. T. Holmes, for the able assistance 

 afforded him in correcting the proof-sheets in their passage through the press. 



The engravings have been executed by Messrs. Butterworth and Heath ; and 

 the Author cannot omit thfanking these gentlemen for the great care and fidelity 

 displayed in their execution. 



WILTON-STREET, BELGRAVE-SQUARS. 

 August, 1858. 



