Hooper, Robert [Editor]: 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)

ascertaioed during life. A chemical analysis of the blood,
both after death and before, is likely to throw great light on
the nature of some diseases, and is a department of the sci-
ence hitherto neglected.

LYMPH OF THE LYMPHATIC VESSELS.

A tasteless crystalline liquid, contained in the lymphatic

■vessels.

It is absorbed from the surface of the body, tela cellulo-
»a, viscera, and cavities of the viscera of the whole body;
and conveyed into the thoracic duct.

Use. To return the superfluous nutritious fluid, the va-
pours of cavities, and substances applied to the skin, to the
thoracic duct.

This fluid is frequently contaminated with acrimonious,
poisonous, and other substances, it being the vehicle
for the poison of lues venerea, hydrophobia,and every
thing tiiat is taken up by the absorbents.

VAPOUR OF THE SHEATHS OF THE NERVES.

The aqueous humour contained in the vagina, and between
the fibrils of the nerves.
It is secreted by the arteries of the sheath of the nerve*.
Use. To moisten the nervous fibril*.

FLUIDS PROPER. TO EACH PART.

FLUIDS IN THE CAVITY OF THE CRANIUM.

1. A vapour, between the membranes of the brain, which
prevents morbid adhesions.