The Anatomy Of The Frog
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Alexander Ecker
Length16h 46m
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This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
This detailed transcriber's note accompanies a comprehensive e-book on the anatomy of the frog, particularly Rana esculenta, as articulated by Dr. Alexander Ecker. The book, translated by George Haslam, is enriched with annotations, illustrations, and references to recent research, enhancing its scholarly value. The preface highlights the challenges of developing a thorough manual on frog anatomy and acknowledges the collaborative contributions of mentors and colleagues, particularly in refining the sections on cranial nerves and the central nervous system in collaboration with Professor Wiedersheim.
Haslam elaborates on the extensive updates made to sections on the urino-genital and sense organs to reflect recent scientific advancements, emphasizing the book's aspiration to serve as a foundational resource for future studies. Ecker, in turn, underscores the book's focus on descriptive rather than comparative anatomy, inviting readers to understand its intended scope and limitations.
The book offers a meticulous exploration of various anatomical systems in frogs, including muscular, nervous, circulatory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It systematically details the musculature across different body regions, underscoring the complexity of frog anatomy. The nervous and circulatory systems are examined with rich detail, highlighting the interconnectedness of these systems in supporting the frog's survival and functionality.
Further sections delve into the intricate anatomy of nasal, auditory, and vascular systems, showcasing frogs as pivotal subjects in physiological research. A focus on the lymphatic system underscores the importance of understanding its role in amphibian biology, compiled through historical and contemporary research. The comprehensive review of blood and lymph in amphibians illuminates the complexity of their circulatory systems, emphasizing the relevance of this knowledge in broader biological studies. The examination culminates in a detailed overview of the amphibian heart and blood vessels, providing a scientific exploration of cardiovascular anatomy. This book serves as a significant contribution to the field, offering a rich tapestry of anatomical and physiological insights into these fascinating creatures.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length16 hrs 46 mins
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Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
48D. The Vessels of the Brain and Spinal Cord. (Fig. 110.)
2THE ANATOMY OF THE FROG
49II. THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
3TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
50E. The Cranial Nerves.
4PREFACE TO THE FIRST PART.
51F. The Spinal Nerves.
5PREFACE TO THE SECOND PART.
52G. The Sympathetic System (Sympathicus).
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6CONTENTS.
53H. Histological Notes on the Nervous System.
7ILLUSTRATIONS.
54SECTION IV. THE VASCULAR SYSTEM.
8INTRODUCTION.
55PART 1. THE HEART AND BLOOD-VESSELS.
9SECTION I. THE BONES AND JOINTS.
56I. THE HEART.
10I. THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN.
57II. THE ARTERIES.
11I. General Description of the nine Vertebrae.
58III. THE VEINS.
12II. Description of Particular Vertebrae.
59PART II. THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM.
13III. Articulations of the Vertebrae.
60PART III. THE BLOOD, LYMPH, AND HISTOLOGY OF THE VESSELS.
14IV. Structure of the Vertebrae28 (Figs. 6 and 7).
61SECTION V. THE ALIMENTARY TRACT WITH ITS APPENDAGES, THE SPLEEN, AND THE PERITONEUM.
15V. The Urostyle (Figs. 8 and 9).
62THE ALIMENTARY TRACT, ETC.: I. THE ALIMENTARY TRACT.
16II. THE SKULL.
63II. THE GLANDS CONNECTED WITH THE INTESTINAL CANAL.
17A. The Cranium.
64III. THE SPLEEN.
18B. The Bones of the Face.
65IV. THE PERITONEUM.
19III. THE STERNUM (Fig. 24 es, hs).
66SECTION VI. THE LARYNX, LUNGS, VOCAL SACS, THYMUS AND THYROID GLANDS, AND THE LYMPHATIC GLANDS (TONSILS?) OF THE HYOID REGION.
20IV. THE BONES OF THE ANTERIOR EXTREMITY.
67THE LARYNX, LUNGS, VOCAL SACS, ETC.
21A. Bones of the Shoulder-girdle.
68I. THE LARYNX.
22B. Bones of the Fore Limb.
69II. THE LUNGS.
23V. THE BONES OF THE HINDER EXTREMITY.
70III. THE VOCAL SACS.
24A. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle (Fig. 41).
71IV. THE THYMUS GLAND.
25B. Bones of the Hind-Limb.
72V. THE THYROID GLAND.
26SECTION II. THE MUSCLES.
73VI. THE LYMPHATIC GLANDS OF THE HYOID REGION (TONSILS?).
27I. MUSCLES OF THE HEAD.
74SECTION VII. THE URINO-GENITAL SYSTEM, THE ADRENALS, AND THE FAT-BODIES.
28I. Muscles of the Eye.
75THE URINO-GENITAL SYSTEM, THE ADRENALS, ETC.
29II. Muscles of the Face.
76THE URINO-GENITAL SYSTEM.
30III. Muscles of the Lower Jaw.
77I. THE URINARY ORGANS.
31IV. Muscles of the Hyoid Bone and the Tongue.
78II. THE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS.
32II. MUSCLES OF THE TRUNK.
79III. THE ADRENALS.
33I. Muscles of the Abdomen.
80IV. THE FAT-BODIES.
34II. Muscles of the Back.
81SECTION VIII. THE SKIN AND THE SENSE-ORGANS.
35III. MUSCLES OF THE ANTERIOR EXTREMITY.
82I. THE SKIN AND ITS APPENDAGES.
36I. Muscles of the Shoulder-girdle.
83II. THE ORGANS OF TACTILE SENSATION.
37II. Muscles of the Fore-limb.
84III. THE ORGANS OF TASTE.
38C. Muscles Of the Hand.
85IV. THE NOSE.
39IV. MUSCLES OF THE HINDER LIMB.
86V. THE EAR.
40II. Muscles of the Leg.
87VI. THE EYE.
41III. Muscles of the Foot.
88ADDENDA.
42V. MUSCLES OF THE SKIN.
89HISTOLOGY OF MUSCLE, CARTILAGE, BONE, AND THE CONNECTIVE TISSUES.
43SECTION III. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
90NOTE BY THE TRANSLATOR.
44I. THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
91APPENDIX.
45A. The Spinal Cord (Fig. 97).
92I. WORKS WHICH DESCRIBE ORGANS OR SETS OF ORGANS IN THE FROG.
46B. The Brain (Figs. 98, 102, 103, and 105).
93II. WORKS RELATING TO THE EMBRYOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FROG.
47C. The Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord.
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