The Principles of Physiology: The Structure of the Skeleton and of the Teeth

The Principles of Physiology The Structure of the Skeleton and of the Teeth by Robert Gordon Latham explores human anatomy with a focus on the skeletal system and dental structure. Latham, a noted 19th-century philologist and ethnologist, examines the form, function, and development of bones and teeth within a physiological and comparative context. The work emphasizes the relationship between anatomical structure and function, integrating observations from human and animal anatomy. Designed as both an educational and scientific text, it reflects the Victorian era’s growing interest in linking biology, anthropology, and medicine to understand the physical foundations of human life.