viii PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. 



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. 



The 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-retal region, 

 and of femoral and inguinal hernia3, 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 assist- 

 ance 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 thanking these gentlemen for the great care and fidelity 

 displayed in their execution. 



"\VII.TO.V STIU:KT, T?KI.C,I:AVE SQUARE: 

 Aujust, 1858. 



