For most cases one injection is sufficient, but to keep a body for months it is well to repeat the injection the second day or the third day, the Preservative being largely absorbed by that time. After the injection is completed tie the artery below the point of the syringe securely, remove the syringe point, and sew up the cut. [Illustration: [Fleuron]] CHAPTER X. Directions for Locating and Injecting the Brachial Artery. The course of the Brachial Artery is in a line drawn from the outer side of the armpit to the center of the bend of the elbow, and along the inner edge of the Biceps or largest muscle of the upper part of the arm (see illustration). This artery will be found just at the inner edge of the Biceps, at a point midway between the elbow and shoulder—sometimes a little under the edge of the muscle in very muscular subjects. Hold the arm out from the side of the body, twisting it a little outwards, and make the incision at the edge of the muscle. By reference to the plate illustrating the location of this artery, you will see the point marked for the incision. Having taken up the artery, make the slit and secure the syringe in it, the point directed towards the shoulder, and proceed according to the general directions already given for the Carotid Artery injection. [Illustration: [Fleuron]] [Illustration: Point for the incision.] [Illustration: Point for the incision.] CHAPTER XI. Directions for Locating and Injecting the Femoral Artery. The course of the Femoral Artery is in a line drawn from the inner side of the knee upwards to a point midway between the outside of the hip-bone and inside of the thigh (see illustration). It is nearest the surface and is taken up and injected the most readily at a point about two inches below the lower edge or fold of the groin. By reference to the plate illustrating the course of this artery, the place for injection will be found marked. Having taken the artery up and made the slit, secure the syringe with the point directed upwards, _i. e._, towards the body, and proceed with the injection in the same manner as with the other arteries. The Femoral Artery is seldom used, however, the Brachial, and next to that the Carotid Artery, being usually preferred. All bodies should be laid out upon an inclined plane (45 degrees is not too much), particularly during the process of embalming, as by thus inclining the body, the slight bloating of the face, caused by the filling of the arterial circulation with the Preservative, will soon pass off and a life-like expression remain. CHAPTER XII. Precautions to observe for the Safety of the Operator in Embalming.