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FIG. 26. STERNUM AND ASSOCIATED MEMBRANE BONES OF A CRO- 

 CODILE (C. palustris). X|. (Brit. Mus.) (After Reynolds.) 



The last pair of abdominal riba which are united with the epipubes by 

 a plate of cartilage have been omitted. 



1. interclavicle. 4. abdominal splint rib., 



2. sternum. 5. xiphisternal horn.. 



3. sternal rib. 



