PHYSIOLOGY. 



by long practice, we shall be led to pause, before we adopt 

 the opinions of every microscopical enthusiast who enters on 

 this very extensive, and deeply fascinating field of discovery. 



Portion of the trunk of a nerve dividing into two branches. 



Questions. Describe the fibrous structure. What are its uses? 

 What are ligaments ? What is a capsular ligament ? What use do 

 ligaments serve ? When sprained, what is a good remedy ? What is 

 a tendon or sinew ? Where are they found ? What their use ? Of 

 what composed ? Have they much sensibility ? Why are bones 

 sometimes placed in a tendon ? What use does the knee-pan serve ? 

 Describe the cartilaginous tissue. What are its uses ? How may its 

 structure be shown ? What is the elastic tissue ? Where is it found ? 

 What are its uses ? What constitutes the most solid portion of the sys- 



