Clinical electro-therapeutics, medical and surgicalAppleton, 1873 - 184 pages |
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Page 37
... irritability , and not respond to the stimulus . When a nerve is galvanized for some time , the muscle passes into a state of tetanic contraction , and remains so often when the cur- rent is opened . This has been called " tetanization ...
... irritability , and not respond to the stimulus . When a nerve is galvanized for some time , the muscle passes into a state of tetanic contraction , and remains so often when the cur- rent is opened . This has been called " tetanization ...
Page 39
... irritability of a muscle . Bruises , laceration , and press- ure , derangement of the nervous system , etc. , etc. , diminish it notably . Upon the Sensor Nerves . - If the electrodes be applied to the surface of the body , a sense of ...
... irritability of a muscle . Bruises , laceration , and press- ure , derangement of the nervous system , etc. , etc. , diminish it notably . Upon the Sensor Nerves . - If the electrodes be applied to the surface of the body , a sense of ...
Page 65
... irritability . The following principles must also be observed in regard to the existence of these conditions : 1. When a muscle is removed from the influence of the cord by destruction of its nerve , or destructive disease of the cord ...
... irritability . The following principles must also be observed in regard to the existence of these conditions : 1. When a muscle is removed from the influence of the cord by destruction of its nerve , or destructive disease of the cord ...
Page 66
... irritability is diminished in the muscles which have their origin below the cut portion of the cord . If the nerves come from a healthy region , irritability is not influenced . 4. Section of the nerves between the muscle and cord pro ...
... irritability is diminished in the muscles which have their origin below the cut portion of the cord . If the nerves come from a healthy region , irritability is not influenced . 4. Section of the nerves between the muscle and cord pro ...
Page 67
... irritability in the obvious presence of the coarser differences of strength . If we take four or five cells of a galvanic battery , and apply the current , made and broken slowly , to a paralyzed muscle , we often find that it will ...
... irritability in the obvious presence of the coarser differences of strength . If we take four or five cells of a galvanic battery , and apply the current , made and broken slowly , to a paralyzed muscle , we often find that it will ...
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