Course of Lectures on the Physiology and Pathology of the Central Nervous System

A Course of Lectures on the Physiology and Pathology of the Central Nervous System is a book written by C. E. Brown-Sequard. This book is a comprehensive guide to the functioning and disorders of the central nervous system. The book is divided into lectures, each of which covers a specific topic related to the central nervous system. The lectures cover a range of topics, including the anatomy of the brain and spinal cord, the physiology of the nervous system, and the various disorders that can affect the central nervous system, such as epilepsy, paralysis, and multiple sclerosis. The author provides detailed explanations of each topic, using examples and case studies to illustrate his points. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both medical professionals and lay readers. Overall, A Course of Lectures on the Physiology and Pathology of the Central Nervous System is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the workings of the human brain and nervous system.1860. These 12 lectures contain the results of the work of the author since he began to study medicine. Partial Contents: Lecture I. Truth of Sir Charles Bell's Theory as Regards the Existence of Two Distinct Sets of Nervous Conductors, The Sensitive and the Motor; Lecture II. Experiments Showing that the Transmission of the Sensitive Impressions in the Spinal Cord Takes Place Chiefly in its Central Part, i.e., In the Gray Matter; Lecture IX. On the Physiological and Morbid Actions Due to the Great Sympathetic Nerve; and Lecture XI. On the Etiology, Nature and Treatment of Epilepsy, with a Few Remarks on Several Other Affections of the Nervous Centers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.