19th and 20th century medicine John Hughlings-Jackson "A Study od Convulsions"
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"The fit usually begins, it is to be observed, in that part of the face, of the arm, and oft the leg, which has the most varied uses. [...] The fits which begin in the hand begin usually in the index finger and thumb; fits which begin in the foot begin usually in the great toe. [...] It may be that the order of frequency mentioned point merely to an order of frequency in liability of parts to become diseased. [...] Parts which have the most varied uses will be represented in the central nervous system by most ganglion cells." |
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All of Jackson's statements are correct! | |||
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