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INTRODUCTION, __17 



The Biological Sciences, _ -- 17 



Classification of the Animal Kingdom,- 18 



Preparation and Preservation of Material,- 20 



GENERAL STRUCTURE OF A VERTEBRATE, 



External Features, -- 32 



THE SKELETON, -- 36 



General Terms Used in Description of Bones,- 36 



Tabulation of Bones, _ -- 37 



Structure of Bone,_ 40 



Bones of the Skull,- 41 



Vertebral Column, 57 



Sternum, -- 63 



Ribs, 65 



Thoracic Limb, _ -- 67 



Pelvic Limb,__ 79 



THE JOINTS, 89 



THE MUSCLES, _ _ . 93 



ORGANS OF DIGESTION, 117 



Alimentary Canal,-: 117 



Accessory Glands of Digestion, 131 



Peritoneum, 135 



THE VASCULAR SYSTEM,- 140 



Heart,- 140 



Arteries of Trunk. 



Arteries of Neck and Head, 145 



Arteries of Thoracic Limb, 148 



Arteries of Pelvic Limb, -- 151 



Venous System, 153 



Lymphatic System, 161 



Ductless Glands, _ 165 



RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,.- 168 



EXCRETORY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS, 174 



Glands of the Skin,_ 174 



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