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The text outlines various topics related to human anatomy and behavior, such as the nature of the animal soul, the characteristics of animal spirits, and the anatomical structures of the human body including thighs, legs, and elbows. It discusses how different body parts function in movement and speech, as well as the comparison of humans to animals in certain instincts. Furthermore, it mentions the intelligence of children and the significance of public speaking.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Animal Soul of Humans and what it is. 339

Animal Spirits and how subtle they are. 341

Animal Spirits can produce no thoughts through their conjunction. 375

Animals have a natural inclination observed in their own kind. 192

Animal swimming as observed in humans. 190

Thighs and Legs in their Structure and Function described. 174

Thighs of Humans as learned in Figure Studies. 175

Thigh-bones of particular structure 369

Thighs and how their Muscles are. 425

Animals compared to Snakes and an evil display of the Devil's Argument. 59

Foolishness acquired through harmful foods. 145

Deaf people can understand words by observing the movement of lips. 134

Thumb's capacity in the Hand. 153

Thumb Muscles described. 421

German described in his Character and inborn nature. 52

Errors of the Ancients, how and where they can be prevented. 6

Errors when they occur in humans. 350

Errors of notable origin. 351

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Gifted Children are often intelligent. 97

Speech in public address fits well. 314

How such structure of Elbow. 388

Elbow Muscles in particular Structure and Function. 417

Elbow Muscles described. 418

Englishmen possibly named for Tails. 383

Englishman described in Nature and Person. 52

Ankle of notable structure. 391

Measurement with the Nose. 85

The seriousness of Humans is more Bent than Straight. 87

Arms and their Structure and Function described. 150

Arms and Hands in usage in Speech. 151

Arms are like the Hand-spades with which the Body works. 163

Arms and Hands' ultimate Capacity. 289

Arms and Hands and their Capacity in Action and Passion. 302

Arms and Hands in female Actions directed. 309

Arms and Hands and what they do in Walking. 324

Ankle's appearance not difficult to bear. 50

Lower Leg of particular structure. 387

Translation Notes:

1. 'Maaxel' is translated as 'structure' or 'configuration' in modern English.

2. 'Menschen' is generally interpreted as 'humans'.

3. 'Menschembeelde' refers to human representation or figure, not 'Menschbeeld'.