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notochord, and rapidly spread in all directions, but particularly 

 towards the surface, leaving cartilaginous ends (Fig. 241). The 

 notochord is gradually reduced and exhibits two constrictions 



Fig. 240. — The first cervical vertebrae of a young 



embryo of Haliplana fuliginosa. (After Schauins- 



land.) 



s. n. b. 1, 2, First and second subnotochordal bars. 

 R. 3, 4, 5, 6, Ribs of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth 

 cervical vertebrae. 



and three enlargements within each centrum. The main en- 

 largement occupies the center and the two smaller swellings the 

 cartilaginous ends, the constriction occurring at the junction <jf 

 the ossified areas and cartilaginous ends (Fig. 241). 





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Fig. 241. — Section through the body of a cer- 

 vical vertebra of a chick embryo of about 12 

 days. (After Schwarck.) 



1, Endochondral ossification. 2, Articular 

 cartilages. 3, Notochord. 4, Loosening of cells 

 of the intervertebral disc, forming a synovial 

 cavity. 5, Periosteum. 6, Ligamentum sus- 

 pensorium surrounding the notochord. 



