Lectures on nervous diseases from the standpoint of cerebral and spinal localization, and the later methods employed in the diagnosis and treatment of these affections . :f. Fig. 104.—Fibres prom the in Fig. 105.—Same taken prom a Case of Pro- Health. (Charcot.) gressive Muscular Atrophy affecting THE Diaphragm. (Charcot.) The muscularfibres (a) are greatly atrophied but preservetheir transverse strise. The connective tissueintervals (b) are enlarged. tendency; (2) excessive muscular efforts; (3) traumatic injuries ofperipheral parts of the body; (4) lead poisoning; (5) certa
Lectures on nervous diseases from the standpoint of cerebral and spinal localization, and the later methods employed in the diagnosis and treatment of these affections . :f. Fig. 104.—Fibres prom the in Fig. 105.—Same taken prom a Case of Pro- Health. (Charcot.) gressive Muscular Atrophy affecting THE Diaphragm. (Charcot.) The muscularfibres (a) are greatly atrophied but preservetheir transverse strise. The connective tissueintervals (b) are enlarged. tendency; (2) excessive muscular efforts; (3) traumatic injuries ofperipheral parts of the body; (4) lead poisoning; (5) certain bloodconditions, such as rheumatism, measles, typhoid, etc.; (0) exposure tocold and dampness ; (7) excessive venery and masturbation. There seems to be no doubt regarding an etiological relationshipbetween certain occupations (demanding an excessive and continual useof the fingers and hand) and progressive muscular atrophy in some ofthe cases reported. Symptoms.—The chief clinical feature of this disease is the develop-ment of extensive and progressive atrophy of certain muscles. PROGRESSIVE MUSCULAR ATROPHY. 381 The wasting of the muscle may not be detected by th
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