_Of a violent 213 head-ach_ SECT. II. _Of diseases of the 214 neck_ _Of the malignant _ibid._ sore throat_ SECT. III. _Of diseases in the 219 breast_ _Of the cough_ _ibid._ _Of the pleurisy, 221 and a peripneumony_ SECT. IV. _Of diseases of the 224 bowels, and the alimentary canal._ _Of a Depraved 225 Appetite_ _Of the Colic_ 228 _Of looseness, and 230 bloody flux_ SECT. V. _Of the Scurvy_ 233 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LECTURE I. AN Anatomical and Physiological Description OF THE HUMAN BODY. ------------------------------------------- The mechanism of the human body is so wonderfully, so curiously, and so wisely contrived, that the more we examine it, the more we must with admiration acknowledge, that nothing but an ALMIGHTY BEING could be its author. This incomprehensible BEING let us ever remember to reverence and adore, when we examine into the stupendous contrivance of our fabric; HE is the fountain, the benevolent upholder of nature, and all the creation; in whom we live, breathe, and have our being. ------------------------------------------- SECT. I. _Of the Composition and close Connection of Parts in the Human Body._ The human body is composed of solids and fluids; these are so closely, and so intimately combined with each other, that we find upon a physical enquiry and examination, they are scarce separable. They aid and give action to each other, and life depends not on each singly, but on the united, and on the separate spur, and on the soul of activity each gives to the other: Their substances form the body, and their action produces the operation of the mind. Whilst every thing moves free and agreeable to the talk prescribed by nature, the automaton is in a state of health; body and mind enjoy peace and tranquility. So closely are body and mind in the most perfect bond of friendship, that they share pleasure and pain sympathetically with each other; and reciprocally contribute to each other’s welfare.