THE HUMAN SKELETON. 



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an infinite number of springs of the most delicate structure. 

 Besides this, the foot is a double arch ; [it is arched from 

 the toes to the heel, and from side to side, and the bones are 

 so wedged together, and bound to each other by ligaments, 

 that solidity is combined with elasticity and lightness.^ 



55. In reviewing the human skeleton, we cannot but re- 

 mark the nice adaptation of all the parts to each other, and 

 to the shares which they have respectively to bear ; how 

 the objects of strength and lightness are combined, and how 

 the nature and strength of material in different parts are so 

 admirably adapted to the purposes which the parts are 

 designed to serve. No one can contemplate the marks of 

 wisdom and design displayed in the osseous fabric, without 

 being led insensibly to acknowledge the hand of an all-wise 

 and benevolent Master Builder. 



