1 84 THE SKULL. [CHAP. x. 



long backward process, more or less pointed and upturned. 

 The condyle is considerably elevated, with a rounded 

 articular surface, usually longer from before backwards than 

 from side to side. 



The hyoid has a transversely extended basihyal and a 

 straight compressed rod-like thyrohyal, often ankylosed with 

 the basihyal. The anterior arch is long, but mostly liga- 

 mentous, the ossification being usually confined to the lower 

 part (cerato- and epi-hyals). In the Hares, the basihyal is 

 deep from above downwards, and compressed, keeled, or 

 pointed in front. 



