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Object Lessons on the Human Body - A Transcript of Lessons Given in the Primary Department of School No. 49, New York City by Sarah F. Buckelew;Margaret W. Lewis
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incurable disease, so she knew that _tight clothing means trouble_ to the
wearer.

[Illustration: FIG. 1. Deformed by tight-lacing.]

[Illustration: FIG. 2. A natural, well-shaped chest.]

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QUESTIONS ON THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BONES.

Point to the skull.

Of what is it made?--"Several bones united together."

How are the skull bones united?--"Like two saws with their toothed edges
hooked into each other."

What do you mean by _toothed_?--"Having points, like teeth."

What covers the skull?--"Flesh, skin, and hair."

Of what use is the skull?--"It protects the brain."

What is the brain?--"That part of my body in which the thinking is done."

Where is the spine?--"It extends from the base of my skull behind, down the
middle of my back."

What do you mean by _extends_?--"Goes from."
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