Sherrington, C. S., et al.

Reflex activity of the spinal cord

Oxford: Clarendon press, 1932. First edition, 8vo, pp. vi, [2], 183, [1]; 71 text illustrations, 18 on rectos and versos of 9 plates; red cloth with gilt title on spine; ex-Yale library, bookplates on front endpapers, stamp on verso of title page; errata slip tipped in between pages 28-29, occassional marginalia in pencil. Sherrington recieved a Nobel prize for for showing that reflexes require integrated activation and demonstrated reciprocal innervation of muscles. This book is a survey of studies done in Sherrington's lab. Item #47792

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