V. Experiments to prove the existence of a fluid in the nerves

Abstract

H E Exiftence of a Fluid in the Nerves (commonly called the Animal ) has been doubted of by many ; and notwithftanding Experiments made by Ligatures upon the , continues to be controverted by fome. This induced me to make the following Experiments, which, I hope, may help to fet that Dodrine, which is of fo much Confequence in the Animal QEconomy, and Pra&ice of Phyfick, in a clearer Light than I think it has hitherto appeared in.