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THE CAT. 



[chap. IV. 



elongated from before backwards, and of nearly equal size, named 

 condyles, separated behind by a median depression {cqi). 



The external condyle {ec) has on its outer surface a depression for 

 the tendon of the popliteus muscle. Immediately above this is the 

 slight prominence of the external tuberosity, immediately above 



Fig. 67.— The Right Femtr. 

 A. Anterior aspect. B. Posterior aspect. 



which is a small, but deeply marked pit for the tendon of the gastro- 

 cnemius muscle, and the sesamoid to which that tcudon is attached. 



The internal condyle is slightly longer, and descends a little lower 

 down than the external one. On its inner side is a projection called 

 the infernal tuhcrosif;/ (it). 



The articular surfaces of the condyles meet in front, and form an 

 elongated, transversely concave, ascending articular surface {ap} for 



