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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Where are your ribs?--"On each side of my trunk."
How many ribs have you?--"Twenty-four; twelve on each side." How are your ribs fastened?--"At the back to my spine; in front to my breastbone." What do your ribs form?--"A hollow place for my heart, lungs, and stomach." Where are your shoulder blades?--"In the upper part of my back." What shape are they?--"Flat, thin, and like a triangle." Of what use are your shoulder blades?--"For my arms to rest upon." Point to your collar bones. Where are they fastened?--"To my shoulder blades and my breastbone." Of what use are your collar bones?--"They keep my arms from sliding too far forward." Of what are your bones made?--"Of food after it has been changed into blood." Why should you eat wholesome food?--"That my bones may be strong and healthy." How does impure air hurt the bones?--"Impure air makes bad blood, and bad blood makes poor bones." |
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