uncommon Formation in the Viscera of the Human Body. 65 
this extent was doubtless insufficient for the preparation and 
absorption of chyle ; these processes must therefore have 
been, in a great degree; performed by th^large intestines. 
The form and stature of the boy shew that nutrition was 
not scantily supplied ; he died evidently from a want of in- 
testinal evacuation. Whether the unusual structure of the 
canal contributed to the production of disease, cannot, per- 
haps, be readily determined ; it appears, however, very pro- 
bable that uncommonly formed parts, although capable of 
supporting life, may be less adapted to sustain the derange- 
ment of functions consequent to disease. 
In Tab. VII. and VIII. are represented the appearances 
described in the first of the foregoing cases. 
Tab. VII. 
A. The anterior ventricle, which is usually inclined to the 
right side. 
B. The anterior auricle. 
C. The posterior ventricle, which is usually inclined to 
the left side. 
D. The posterior auricle. 
E. The superior vena cava. 
F. The aorta. 
G. The pulmonary artery. 
H. The common trunk of the left carotid, and subclavian 
arteries. 
I. The right carotid. 
K. The right subclavian. 
L. The hepatic vein. 
M. Part of the diaphragm. 
MDCCXCIII, K- 
