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FIBROUS SYSTEM. 



Of the Forms and Divisions of the Fibrous System. 



Q. How are the fibrous forms divided? 



#. Into membranes and. fasciae. 



Q. How are the fibrous organs of a membranous form 

 arranged? 



Jl. Into the orders of fibrous membranes, fibrous cap- 

 sules, fibrous sheaths, and into aponeuroses. 



Q. Give some examples of the fibrous membranes. 



Jl. You see them in the periosteum, dura mater, the 

 sclerotica, albuginea, the peculiar membrane of several 

 organs, as the spleen and kidney. 



Q. Where are the fibrous capsules found? 



A. They are met with around the articulations of the 

 arm and hip, and some others, and wherever found their 

 office is to strengthen the joint. 



Q. What situations do the fibrous sheaths occupy? 



#. They bind down the tendons as they pass on the 

 bones. 



Q. How are the fibrous aponeuroses divided? 



A. Into those which are spread out as coverings over 

 parts, and those which afford muscles places for insertion. 



Q. How are the fibrous organs in form of fasciae di- 

 vided ? 



#. Into tendons and ligaments. 



Q. Where are tendons found? 



#. At the origin, middle, or insertion of muscles. 

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