A treatise on the management of female complaints, and of children in early infancy / by Alexander Hamilton, M.D. ... ; revised and enlarged by his son, Dr. James Hamilton.

  • Hamilton, Alexander, 1739-1802.
Date:
1818
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Credit: A treatise on the management of female complaints, and of children in early infancy / by Alexander Hamilton, M.D. ... ; revised and enlarged by his son, Dr. James Hamilton. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    At the forepart of the upper edge of each share-bone there is a projection, to which the extremity of the Meshy portions fixed to the projections of the haunch- bone is attached. The Share-bones, at their lower part, gradually se- parate from each other as they proceed downwards to join the seat-bones. By this means an angle or arch is formed between them, which is called the arch of the Share-bones. At the inner side of the top of each thigh a large oval hole is formed, surrounded by the seat and share bones. This is covered by a strong membrane, through which a nerve and blood-vessels pass. In the middle of the outside of each nameless bone a large round deep cavity is placed, for the reception of the head of the thigh-bone. All the portions of which the nameless bones consist contribute to form this cavity. From the description of the constituent parts of the Bason, it will appear evidently that it is of a very irre- gular shape. Its Brim lies in a slanting direction when the body is erect, the top of the sacred bone being con- siderably higher than that of the share-bones. Its Outlet, if the bones alone be considered, is a wav- ing line ; but when the ligaments which extend from the sacred and rump bone to the seat-bones are reckon- ed, it has nearly the same figure as the brim. • The great purposes which the deficiencies of bone at the lower part of the bason serve, are to lessen the general weight, and in the female to afford a safe pas- sage to the child during labour. The Pelvis supports the body, allows of the firm at- tachment of the thigh-bones, and lodges securely with- in its cavity several organs. A number of fleshy portions, stretching from the ribs, and attached to the haunch and share bones, covered with skin, form the forepart and sides of the