Comparative Anatomy of the Arterial Cerebral Circulation in Animals and the Human Subject, as Bearing on Parturient Apoplexy and Convulsions

And after much thought, it occurred to me that some anatomical resemblance might exist in the cerebral circulation, which would satisfactorily clear up the matter. I at once injected the arteries of the head of a heifer which I opportunely obtained, and dissected it, and was rewarded by obtaining a good view of the circulation. This dissection I have much pleasure in exhibiting to the members of your Society to-night, and also of explaining it. I may remark, that previous to this dissection I had not formed a distinct idea