RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Dn. 71: Dixon J for 5 years demonstrator in Anatomy. CUL-DAR53.2.72. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed and edited by John van Wyhe 9.2025. RN1
NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR53.2 contains drafts, notes & clippings for Darwin's book The expression of the emotions (1872) and notes to correct a further edition.
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J. Dixon for 5 years demonstrator in Anatomy has the platysma myoides under excellent extent, thro his facial muscles one & all
In interesting letter, suggest the idea that an anatomical usage of muscles in aid of acquiring control. cf. what is said by Virchow of J. [illeg]
Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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