Project Gutenberg 2016-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 176 Bichat, Xavier 1771 1802 Bichat, Marie François Xavier Bichat, Marie Francois Xavier Bichat, F.-X. (François-Xavier) Bichat, X. (Xavier) Houlton, Joseph 1783 1855 85665508 Treatise on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Mucous Membranes With Illustrative Pathological Observations Produced by Sonya Schermann, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Treatise on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Mucous Membranes" by Xavier Bichat is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the complex structure and functions of mucous membranes, which play a significant role in the animal body, particularly regarding their pathological conditions. Bichat is recognized as a pioneering figure in the field of medical anatomy, and this treatise contributes significantly to our understanding of the mucous system. The book meticulously examines the anatomy, organization, and functions of mucous membranes, beginning with their general structure and location within the body. Bichat categorizes mucous membranes into two primary areas: those associated with the alimentary canal and those related to the urogenital system. He details their unique characteristics, including how they ensure protection against foreign bodies and facilitate the passage of substances. The treatise not only presents anatomical descriptions but also addresses vital topics such as the glandular functions of mucous surfaces, their vascular systems, and their roles in various physiological and pathological states. Through his observations, Bichat lays a foundation for understanding the importance of mucous membranes in both health and disease, emphasizing their integral part in the body's overall functioning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Membranes (Biology) QH Text Browsing: Health & Medicine Browsing: Science - Genetics/Biology/Evolution Category: Science - Biology Category: Health & Medicine 129427 2025-06-21T07:56:12.486747 text/html 105982 2024-10-23T01:05:04 text/html 84673 2025-06-21T07:56:16.525718 application/epub+zip 83238 2025-06-21T07:56:13.511749 application/epub+zip 82501 2025-06-21T07:56:12.985736 application/epub+zip 141253 2025-06-21T07:56:19.019707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115941 2025-06-21T07:56:15.844739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115290 2022-09-24T04:18:26.100110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105604 2025-06-21T07:56:12.180760 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 85601 2024-10-23T01:05:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17207 2025-06-21T07:56:19.173729 application/rdf+xml 13860 2025-06-21T07:56:13.079742 image/jpeg 2267 2025-06-21T07:56:13.031783 image/jpeg 77027 2025-06-21T07:56:12.502754 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia