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The Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual is a reference book showing various anatomies of species (both humanoid and non) from the 23rd century, as well as various medical techniques.

Summary

A Publication of the Star Fleet Surgeon General.

WARNING: The Surgeon General's medical reference manual is intended as a basic source of medical information for starship crew members, and is not an alternative to treatment by a physician. First aid procedures should be used with caution, and only by trained personnel.

Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.

An essay on the "Historical Trends in Medicine" credited to Professor Dr. John Gill, PhD, explains about how surgeons have been on ships created by Humans since the first ships were built, and that how those surgeons have written books on "naval medical practices," such as the first such one on Earth: "The Surgeon's Mate" by John Woodall in 1617 or "The Starship's Medical Chest and First Aid in Space" published in 2105.

Historical

A timeline of important medical discoveries, failures, and plagues that have affected various important planets, starting with the Great Plague ("skag maug") on Vulcan that killed thousands, and continuing through to the present "Federation Era." The timeline ends around 2260.

Various dates and historic information is, of course, later contradicted by both reality and future Star Trek series. One example is that the founding date of the United Federation of Planets is listed as in 2125, instead of 2161. Another example is that on the parallel Earth, all adults died on 1992 due to life prolonging experiments.

Medical

A "Periodic table of the Elements (Fifth Interstellar Geophysical Conference standard)" lists the elements 1 (hydrogen) to 129 (tricobalt), and 139 (kironide) and 140 (corbomite).

Interestingly, Kirk seemed to imply that corbomite was a fictional material he made up – but it is listed as having been discovered in 2262 at Starbase 27.

Followed by a list of all the elements, their symbol, atomic weight (by mass number of most stable isotope), atomic weight, place of discovery, and date of discovery. (If Humans discovered it prior to first contact, that place and date is given.) All dates are by Earth calendar, unless specially marked using the Vulcan calendar, which lists Vulcan years post-Surak.

Radiation

Drugs

Diseases

Life sciences

Vulcan Physiology

Humanoid anatomy

Andorian: Insectoid biped (Homo indi)

Andorians are a blue-skinned humanoid species, average height 2.3 meters (male) and 1.8 meters (female). They have a life expectancy of 129 years (male) and 134 years (female).

Their eyes are unusual in that they do not process the whole spectrum of light, and must be used in unison with their antennae. Andorians vision is called "quadroscopic," and is limited to tones of gray. Their auditory receptors (in their antennae) are more advanced then many other humanoids, capable of distinguishing independent sounds from a crowd. Also, to provide better focus for their senses, Andorians will lean their head down towards a person they are listening to, to obtain better focus from their monodirectional antennae.

Curiously, the Andorians are shown as not having external ears. This is based on the fact that throughout their TOS appearances, their thick white hair covered their ears – or where their ears would have been. The first prominently-displayed Andorian with ears was the Andorian Federation councilor from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, produced nine years later.

Also later contradicted is the fact that Andorians have non-moving antennae. Clearly shown in Star Trek: Enterprise, it was mentioned that they could "point their antennae" at people in DS9: "The Sound of Her Voice".

Gorn: Reptiloid biped (Homo lacertae)

The Gorn are a green reptilian humanoid species, average height 2 meters (male) and 1.4 meters (female). They have a life expectancy of 55 years (male) and 21 years (female).

Being cold-blooded, they require ambient warmth and prefer to live in tropical climates. Their respiratory system is less advanced then most, and provides just enough oxygen to the body to remain functioning. One internal source of temperature is when a female Gorn gives birth: Gorn lay eggs, which hatch while still inside the oviduct – this only appears to be live birth. Their eyes are covered in thousands of facets, each with its own protective lid.

Human: Hominid biped (Homo sol)

Humans are a red-blooded "humanoid" species (originators of the name) with average heights of 1.7 meters for males and 1.5 meters for females. They have a life expectancy of 115 years for males and 122 years for females.

Information on Human anatomy is abundant, and as such is not included in this particular manual. Texts regarding Humans are available at your local Star Fleet Supply Center for merely five credits. Or, for more information, you are advised to contact:

Star Fleet Surgeon General

Federation Institute of Medicine

1 Zefram Cochrane Plaza, New York City

Earth - Sol System - United Federation of Planets

According to the literature, within the next three hundred years, the scientific nomenclature for a Human will change from "Homo sapiens" to "Homo sol", referencing the home star of the species.

Klingon: Klingonoid biped (Homo sagittarii)

Klingons are a well-known "humanoid" species famous for their use of bio-engineering by their government to selectively breed out the impure in their species, so only the best survive. They have an average heights of 1.9 meters (male) and 1.7 meters (female). They have a life expectancy of 82 years (male) and 69 years (female).

Their single stomach has two duodenum, which increase digestive flow efficiency to their small intestines. Special notice is given to their small intestine, and physicians should be careful: as their unique design is "stairway-like levels," which first twist downward, then upward again into the large intestine. The higher body temperature in Klingons are caused by their second liver.

Although before Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and thereby the first appearance of Klingon forehead ridges, the book still predicts that Klingons have undergone some form of genetic engineering as explained in the Star Trek: Enterprise episodes "Affliction" and "Divergence".

However, the book fails to predict the numerous redundant systems (or "brak'lul") explained in TNG: "Ethics". Although they are shown to have a redundant liver, more variety than most anatomies in the book.

Tellarite: Artiodactyloid biped (Homo cygni)

Tellarites are a vaguely pig-like humanoid species, known to share several characteristics with the non-sentient lifeform. They have an average heights of 1.8 meters (male) and 2.2 meters (female). They have a life expectancy of 87 years (male) and 93 years (female).

Tellarites legs end in two-toed feet with hooves, their femur is notable for missing the third tochanter, and their fibula is vestigial. Their digestive system is designed for plants, and as such they have two stomachs which utilize bacteria to break down the food before entering their single intestine. They often have multiple births, and their sense of smell and hearing is advanced for a humanoid, while their eyesight is sub-par.

The book seems to imply that Tellarites are herbivores, and that their stomachs cannot digest meat. But in Enterprise we learn that canines are a delicacy on Tellar Prime. Also, although no close up has been specifically focused on the legs or feet of Tellarites, the series' do not seem to support the "hoofed, pig-like feet" theory used here.

Vulcan: Vulcanoid biped (Homo Eridani)

Vulcans are a green-blooded humanoid species with average heights of 2.0 meters (male) and 1.7 meters (female). They have a life expectancy of 250 years.

Only minor variations exist between the Vulcanoid species, such as the Rigelians of Rigel V, and the Romulans. For more information on the Vulcans, refer to the "Vulcan Physiology" portion of this manual.

Brain Development: ...
Cranial Development: ...
Heart Development: ...

Cell structure
Humanoid Psychology

Intelligent Aliens

Carbon-Cycle Life Form - Excalbia (Excalbia hominidae)
Horta - Janus VI (Janus hominidae)
Medusan - Xi Hydrae V
Orthinoid Alien - Pyris VII (Vita xenos)
Tholian - Tholia

Parasites

Denebian slime devil - Deneb IV (Denebia carnivora)
Flying parasite - Large Magnetic Cloud? - "Blastoneuron"
Regulan bloodworm - Regulus II (Regulani vermis)
Tribble - Iota Geminorum IV (Polygreminus grex)

Plants

'Beauregard' (Weeper) - Zeti Reticuli A (Terrestrius manus)
Borgia plant - M113
Mako root plant - Neural
Pod plant - Gamma Trianguli VI
Spore plant - Omicron Ceti III

Psionics

The section on psionics in the book seems to imply that no possessor of psionic powers can be trusted not to be evil. Also, it credits "the terran scientist Kirlian" with detecting the Human aura; the claims of Semyon Kirlian that the technique of Kirlian corona discharge photography depicts the Human aura have not been conclusively substantiated. Some fans have speculated that this section, whose writer is not specifically credited, was written by Dr. Leonard McCoy, and that he wrote it as a bitter attack on any psionic phenomena.

Chiropractic

First aid

Artificial Ventilation
Carry Techniques
- Three-man lift
- Chair carry
- Four-handed seat
- Two-handed seat
- Pulling the victim
- Lifting & supporting the victim
Classification of Burns (Vulcan)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Dislocation of the Superior Cortex (Andorian)
Mouth-to-mouth Resuscitation (Vulcan)
Foreign Body Obstruction of the Airway
Mugato Bite
Opening the Mouth
Vulcan Cardiac Arrest

Equipment

Medical tricorder
Medikit
Medipouch
Sickbay Diagnostic Scanner
Spray Hypo

Background

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Numerous illustrations in DS9: "The Nagus"

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine used several of the images from the "Intelligent Aliens" and "Parasites" chapter on an LCARS graphic in the back of the schoolroom, making the internal physiology shown in the book at least partially canon. These included the Denebian slime devils, Regulan bloodworms, tribbles, Excalbians, the Horta, neural parasites and Korob's and Sylvia's species.
This is not the first or last example of Star Trek using the non-canon reference books, and sometimes even the unauthorized ones, in the television series. Some of the early Star Trek films used images from the Star Fleet Technical Manual by Franz Joseph, while Star Trek: The Motion Picture also used images of Joseph's Template:ShipClass starship blueprints. Also, the RPG reference book Among the Clans was used by the writing staff of Star Trek: Enterprise when creating the ushaan, as well as making Andoria a frozen planet.
Other publications have utilized images from the book as well even though, by that time, they technically had been made canon by DS9. Star Trek: The Magazine featured several animal species in an issue, and included the internal anatomy of the tribble. Star Trek: The Starfleet Survival Guide features a diagram of the Denebian slime devil that first appeared in this book.

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 [[File:Schoolroom table.jpg|thumb|Numerous illustrations in {{DS9|The Nagus}}]]
 * ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' used several of the images from the "Intelligent Aliens" and "Parasites" chapter on an [[LCARS]] graphic in the back of the [[school]]room, making the internal physiology shown in the book at least partially [[canon]]. These included the [[Denebian slime devil]]s, [[Regulan bloodworm]]s, [[tribble]]s, [[Excalbian]]s, the [[Horta]], [[Neural parasite (23rd century)|neural parasites]] and [[Korob]]'s and [[Sylvia (Pyris VII)|Sylvia]]'s species.
-* This is not the first example of ''Star Trek'' using the non-canon [[reference books]], and sometimes even the unauthorized ones, in the television series. Some of the early ''[[Star Trek]]'' films used images from the ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]'' by [[Franz Joseph]], while {{film|1}} also used images of Joseph's {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[starship]] blueprints. Also, the [[Star Trek Roleplaying Game (Last Unicorn)|RPG reference book]] ''[[Among the Clans]]'' was used by the writing staff of ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' when creating the ''[[ushaan]],'' as well as making Andoria a frozen planet.
+* This is not the first or last example of ''Star Trek'' using the non-canon [[reference books]], and sometimes even the unauthorized ones, in the television series. Some of the early ''[[Star Trek]]'' films used images from the ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]'' by [[Franz Joseph]], while {{film|1}} also used images of Joseph's {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[starship]] blueprints. Also, the [[Star Trek Roleplaying Game (Last Unicorn)|RPG reference book]] ''[[Among the Clans]]'' was used by the writing staff of ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' when creating the ''[[ushaan]],'' as well as making Andoria a frozen planet.
 * Other publications have utilized images from the book as well even though, by that time, they technically had been made canon by DS9. ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine]]'' featured several animal species in an issue, and included the internal anatomy of the tribble. ''[[Star Trek: The Starfleet Survival Guide]]'' features a diagram of the Denebian slime devil that first appeared in this book.

Average weight:	70 kilos (male) 45 kilos (female)
Blood pressure:	160/110 (male) 180/120 (female)

Average weight:	200 kilos (male) 100 kilos (female)
Blood pressure:	80/50 (male)

Average weight:	70 kilos (male) 60 kilos (female)
Blood pressure:	120/80

Average weight:	80 kilos (male) 50 kilos (female)
Blood pressure:	130/80