If the Arteries cause so much trouble when open'd accidentally, why are those of the Temples sometimes open'd on purpose, to asswage violent Pains in the Head?
By reason that in this place the Arteries are situated upon the Bones that press 'em behind; which very much facilitates their re-union.
Are not the Arteries of Persons advanc'd in Years more difficult to be clos'd than those of Children?
Yes.
Are there not Accidents to be fear'd in letting Blood in the Foot?
Much less than in the Arm; because the Veins of the Malleoli or Ankles are not accompany'd either with Arteries or Tendons; which gave occasion to the Saying, That the Arm must be given to be let Blood only to an able Surgeon, but the Foot may be afforded to a young Practitioner.