Electricity in its relations to practical medicineAppleton, 1872 - 506 pages |
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Page 16
... complete solution of one metal in the fluid , is adjusted . The direction of the current in the terminal arch is always from the metal stand- ing lowest in the electrolytic series toward the one standing highest ; for example , from the ...
... complete solution of one metal in the fluid , is adjusted . The direction of the current in the terminal arch is always from the metal stand- ing lowest in the electrolytic series toward the one standing highest ; for example , from the ...
Page 28
... complete the connection , by bringing the other moistened hand into contact with the other pole , a shock accompanied by a twitching , the so - called connect- ing shock . The extent of the twitching depends upon the number of the ...
... complete the connection , by bringing the other moistened hand into contact with the other pole , a shock accompanied by a twitching , the so - called connect- ing shock . The extent of the twitching depends upon the number of the ...
Page 60
... complete elevation of the upper arm . Fick contends that similar experiments on himself produced negative re- 1 L. c . 2 L. c . , p . 461 . 2 sults , and is , therefore , of opinion that 60 PHENOMENA OF THE CONSTANT CURRENT .
... complete elevation of the upper arm . Fick contends that similar experiments on himself produced negative re- 1 L. c . 2 L. c . , p . 461 . 2 sults , and is , therefore , of opinion that 60 PHENOMENA OF THE CONSTANT CURRENT .
Page 82
... complete appropriateness corre- sponding to the functions of the respective organs . 4. While the constant electric current causes the animal muscles to contract most at the time of its opening and closing , the contraction of the ...
... complete appropriateness corre- sponding to the functions of the respective organs . 4. While the constant electric current causes the animal muscles to contract most at the time of its opening and closing , the contraction of the ...
Page 83
... complete closure of the intestine , and disappears at the same rate of progress . The rectum is the part of the intestine least sensitive to the electrical irritation . The stomach also reacts powerfully under the influence of the ...
... complete closure of the intestine , and disappears at the same rate of progress . The rectum is the part of the intestine least sensitive to the electrical irritation . The stomach also reacts powerfully under the influence of the ...
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