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Outlines of Physiology, both comparative and human: in which are described the mechanical, animal, vital, and sensorial organs and functions: also, the application of these principles to muscular exercise, and female fashions and deformities: intended for

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Another home health guide that tried to tackle problems of beauty standards on the female body like contracted chests was Outlines of physiology, both comparative and human: in which are described the mechanical, animal, vital, and sensorial organs and functions: also, the application of these principles to muscular exercise, and female fashions and deformities: intended for the use of schools and heads of families: together with a synopsis of human anatomy by J. L. Comstock in 1848.

What is particularly interesting, that despite countering these passive issues that may have causes deformities thanks to corsests, sitting, and standing postural issues, this also shows women in action and how best to hold their body while doing archery. The schools and families this was meant for likely had girls participating in recreational sports amongst their midst.

Outlines of Physiology, both comparative and human: in which are described the mechanical, animal, vital, and sensorial organs and functions: also, the application of these principles to muscular exercise, and female fashions and deformities: intended for