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Weaver's Bottom

Weaver's Bottom To the Editor.— This is an affliction long known to man, described frequently in the literature of medicine back to the time of Hippocrates, and much later, Ramazzini. Chaucer makes reference to it in speaking of Weavers Hall, still standing at the very gates of Canterbury. And, of course, the noun itself is in the best Chaucerian Middle English form. Voila—the weavers bottom! When I was a youth, it was considered very daring and provocative to sing— round-fashion—in mixed company about the weavers bottoms! As long as man has sat cross-legged, tailor-fashion, he has placed the weight of his body on the ischiogluteal prominences and the sparse protection of the overlying bursae. Today's generation of youth, much given to the lotus position, has a propensity for squatting on roadsides, curbstones, sidewalks, and floors—almost anywhere. These young people then appear in their "clinics," storefront, drug control, VD, and other out-reach facilities http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Weaver's Bottom

Buchan, Ronald F.
JAMA , Volume 228 (5) – Apr 29, 1974
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1974 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
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10.1001/jama.1974.03230300013006
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To the Editor.— This is an affliction long known to man, described frequently in the literature of medicine back to the time of Hippocrates, and much later, Ramazzini. Chaucer makes reference to it in speaking of Weavers Hall, still standing at the very gates of Canterbury. And, of course, the noun itself is in the best Chaucerian Middle English form. Voila—the weavers bottom! When I was a youth, it was considered very daring and provocative to sing— round-fashion—in mixed company about the weavers bottoms! As long as man has sat cross-legged, tailor-fashion, he has placed the weight of his body on the ischiogluteal prominences and the sparse protection of the overlying bursae. Today's generation of youth, much given to the lotus position, has a propensity for squatting on roadsides, curbstones, sidewalks, and floors—almost anywhere. These young people then appear in their "clinics," storefront, drug control, VD, and other out-reach facilities

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Published: Apr 29, 1974

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