An Introduction to Gastro-Enterology

PrefaceIntroductionPart I The Structure and Divisions of the Alimentary Tube I.—The General Structure and Divisions of the Alimentary Tube II.—The Muscular Tunic of the Alimentary Tube III.—The Vascular Arrangements of the Alimentary Tube IV.—The Nervous Arrangements of the Alimentary Tube V.—The Lining Membrane of the Alimentary Tube VI.—The General Anatomical Disposition of the Abdominal Part of the Alimentary TubePart II How The Alimentary Tube Work Sunder Normal Conditions VII.—Some General Considerations VIII.—The Work of the Preparatory Segments IX.—The Work of the Final Digestive And Absorptive Segments X—The Work of the Expulsive SegmentsPart III.How the Working of the Alimentary Tube Is Modified by Certain Abnormal Conditions XI.—A Short Summary of the Factors Involved XII.—The Relevant Features of the Controlling Nervous Mechanism XIII.—The Significance of Alimentary Pain XIV.—The Defense Mechanisms Peculiar to the Alimentary TubePart IV Some Practical Clinical Applications XV.—The Scope of the Inquiry XVI.—The Prepararatory Segment XVII.—The Final Digestive and Absorptive Segment XVIII.—The Expulsive Segment XIX.—Some Special Considerations