Hooper, Robert [Hrsg.]: The Anatomist's Vade-Mecum: Containing The Anatomy, Physiology, Morbid Appearances, &c. Of The Human Body ; The Art of making Anatomical Preparations, &c. To which are added Anatomical, Physiological, Medical, And Surgical Examinations For Students (London, 1811)

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MEMBRANA MEDULLARIS.

This has improperly been termed periosteum internum, from
its forming an internal lining to the bones. It forms the little
bags which contain the marrow, lines the cancelli, and affords
a surface for the dispersion of the secretory vessels of the
mar low.

SYNDESMOLOGY ;
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DOCTRINE OF THE LIGAMENTS.

Ligaments are elastic and strong membranes connecting
the extremities of the moveable bones.

Division. Into capsular, which surround joints like a bag,
and connecting ligaments.

Use. The capsular ligaments connect the extremities of the
moveable bones, and prevent the efflux of synovia ; the exter-
nal and internal connecting ligaments strengthen the extre-
mities of the moveable bones.

Ligaments of the lower jaw.—The condyles of the lower
jaw are connected with the articular sinuses of the temporal
bone by the capsular ligament, besides which tiiere is a lateral
ligament, which extends from the lower edge of the posterior
maxillary foramen, on each side, to be fixed in the petrous
portion of the temporal bone, before the vaginal eminence of
the styloid process. An interarticnlar cartilage, placed on
the condyles of the jaw, is enclosed by the capsular ligament.

Occipital bone, and vertebra of the neck.—The condyles of
the occipital bone are united with the articular depressions of