Class-book of physiology : for the use of schools and families : comprising the structure and functions of the organs of man, illustrated by comparative reference to those of inferior animals . her l<ft elbow, with the right skiuiiei raised. Figure 2. A Lady writing, in a Correct Position. Figure 3. A Boy lent forward too much in writing. Figure 4. A Boy resting on his left elbow. Figure 5. A Boy writing in a Good Position. Fiourk 6. A Good Attitude in standing. Figure 7. A Man walking erect. Figure 8. A Man stooping while walking. Figure 9. A Round-shouldered or Consumptive Form, caused by
Class-book of physiology : for the use of schools and families : comprising the structure and functions of the organs of man, illustrated by comparative reference to those of inferior animals . her l<ft elbow, with the right skiuiiei raised. Figure 2. A Lady writing, in a Correct Position. Figure 3. A Boy lent forward too much in writing. Figure 4. A Boy resting on his left elbow. Figure 5. A Boy writing in a Good Position. Fiourk 6. A Good Attitude in standing. Figure 7. A Man walking erect. Figure 8. A Man stooping while walking. Figure 9. A Round-shouldered or Consumptive Form, caused by the habit of Indulging in such attitudes as represented in figs. 3 and 8. Fioure 10. A Lady riding, with her spine bent in such a manner as to produce curvature. Figure 11. A Lady riding correctly. Figure 12. A Boy at School, on an old-fashionedbench, so high that his foet cannot touch the floor, and without any support for the back. Figure 13. A Boy at School, in a chair, just right—easy, convenient, and perfectly adapted to his comfort and health. Figure 14. A Pcrsa • bolstr-cd up in Bed, in such a manner as to form a curvatur* of the spine. Figure 15. A correct position in THE HUMAN FORM. 243 CHAPTER XV. THE HUMAN FORM. 484. The sublime privilege of standing and walkingerect has been exclusively granted to man, and has alwaysbeen given as one of those characteristics that indicate hisvast superiority over all other animals. An erect form istherefore equally essential to the gracefulness and dignityof his external appearance, and to the health of the vari-ous internal organs which perform the vital functions. 485. The man whose attitude is erect and commanding,has a nobleness of appearance that never fails to commendhim to our respect and esteem; while he who walks withhis face to the earth, as if bowing beneath a burden ofguilt, or stooping to some debasing act that leads him toshun the face of other men, has an air of inferiority, andseems to inspire more of cont
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