The Canon of Medicine

its subjects, and natural things.
The second Fen section/chapter division, is on the division of diseases, and of causes, and of universal accidents.
The third Fen, is on the preservation of health.
The fourth Fen, is on the division of the modes of treatments according to universal diseases.

The first doctrine is on the subjects of medicine and its definition.
The second doctrine is on the elements.
The third doctrine is on temperaments.
The fourth doctrine is on the humors.
The fifth doctrine is on the members referring to parts of the body.
The sixth doctrine is on operations, spirits, and virtues.

OF THE FIRST DOCTRINE, there are two chapters.

On the definition of medicine. ch. 1.
On the subjects of medicine. ch. 2.

OF THE SECOND DOCTRINE, there is one chapter.

Chapter on the elements.

OF THE THIRD DOCTRINE, there are three chapters.

To show what a temperament is. ch. 1.
On the temperament of the members. ch. 2.
On the temperaments of the ages. ch. 3.

OF THE FOURTH DOCTRINE, there are two chapters.

To inquire what a humor is, and how many are its parts. ch. 1.
On the generation of humors. ch. 2.

OF THE FIFTH DOCTRINE, there is one chapter, and five sums a "sum" denotes a major division or summary of topics within a doctrine.

To inquire what a member is, and its parts. ch. 1.

The first sum is on the bones, of which there are 30 chapters.

Universal discourse on the bones and joints. ch. 1.
On the anatomy of the cranium. ch. 2.
On the anatomy of that which is under the cranium in the head. ch. 3.
On the anatomy of the bones of the jaws and nose. ch. 4.
On the anatomy of the teeth. ch. 5.
On the aid of the back. ch. 6.
On the anatomy of the spondylium i.e., vertebrae. ch. 7.
On the aid of the neck and the anatomy of its bones. ch. 8.
On the anatomy of the spondylium i.e., vertebrae of the chest and their aids. ch. 9.
On the anatomy of the spondylium alchatīn i.e., lumbar vertebrae. ch. 10.
On the anatomy of alhagiaz i.e., the sacrum. ch. 11.
On the anatomy of alhalos i.e., the coccyx. ch. 12.
Discourse as a sealing or summary on the aid of the back. ch. 13.
On the anatomy of the ribs. ch. 14.
On the anatomy of the chest or thorax. ch. 15.
On the anatomy of the furcula i.e., the collarbone/jugulum. ch. 16.
On the anatomy of the spatula i.e., shoulder blade. ch. 17.
On the anatomy of the adjutorium i.e., the humerus. ch. 18.
On the anatomy of alfahad i.e., the elbow/ulna. ch. 19.
On the anatomy of the joint of the elbow. ch. 20.
On the anatomy of the rasceta i.e., the wrist. ch. 21.
On the anatomy of the pecten alkef i.e., the metacarpus/post-brachial. ch. 22.
On the anatomy of the fingers. ch. 23.
On the aid of the nail. ch. 24.
On the anatomy of the bones of the thigh. ch. 25.
Aggregated discourse on the aid of the rigil i.e., the lower leg. ch. 26.
On the anatomy of the hip bones. ch. 27.
On the anatomy of the bones of the lower leg. ch. 28.

On the anatomy of the bones of the knee f. of the popliteal space. ch. 29.
On the anatomy of the foot. ch. 30.

The second sum is on the muscles, of which there are 30 chapters.

Universal discourse on the muscles, hearts, and ligaments. ch. 1.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the face. ch. 2.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the forehead. ch. 3.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the eye. ch. 4.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the eyelid. ch. 5.
On the anatomy of alchad i.e., the apples of the cheeks and the buccal area. ch. 6.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the lip. ch. 7.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the nose. ch. 8.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the upper and lower jaw. ch. 9.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the head. ch. 10.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the epiglottis, that is, the larynx. ch. 11.
On the anatomy of alhalcum and the anatomy of alhalch, that is, the throat. ch. 12.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the lauda i.e., the hyoid bone. ch. 13.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the tongue. ch. 14.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the neck. ch. 15.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the chest. ch. 16.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the humerus. ch. 17.
On the anatomy of alfahad i.e., the elbow. ch. 18.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the rasceta i.e., the wrist. ch. 19.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the fingers. ch. 20.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the back. ch. 21.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the belly. ch. 22.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the testicles. ch. 23.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the bladder. ch. 24.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the penis. ch. 25.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the ficteris i.e., the seat/sphincter. ch. 26.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the hip. ch. 27.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the lower leg and popliteal space. ch. 28.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the foot joint. ch. 29.
On the anatomy of the muscles of the toes. ch. 30.

The third sum is on the nerves proper, and of it there are six chapters.

Universal discourse on the nerves proper. ch. 1.
On the anatomy of the nerves of the brain and their paths. ch. 2.
On the anatomy of the nerves of the nape of the neck and its paths. ch. 3.
On the anatomy of the nerves of the nape of the vertebrae, which are in the line of the chest. ch. 4.
On the anatomy of the nerves of achatīn i.e., the loins. ch. 5.
On the anatomy of the nerves of the joint of alhagiazī and alhalos i.e., the sacrum and coccyx. ch. 6.

The fourth sum is on the arteries, of which there are 5 chapters.

On the quality of the artery. ch. 1.
On the anatomy of the artery alurid i.e., the vena cava/venous artery. ch. 2.
On the anatomy of the ascending artery orithi i.e., the aorta. ch. 3.
On the anatomy of two arteries which are called subetiae i.e., the carotid or sleep-inducing arteries. ch. 4.
On the anatomy of the part of the descending artery orithi. ch. 5.

The fifth sum is on the veins, of which there are five chapters.

On the quality of the veins. ch. 1.
On the anatomy of the vein which is called the portal vein. ch. 2.
On the anatomy of the concave vein and that which ascends from it. ch. 3.
On the anatomy of the veins which are in the hands. ch. 4.
On the anatomy of the descending concave vein. ch. 5.