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Fig. 379. Skeleton of a 

 cobra. (Courtesy, Owen: 

 " Comparative Anatomy and 

 Physiology of Vertebrates," 

 London, Longmans, Green & 

 Co., Ltd.) 



VERTEBRAL COLUMN 



Fir;. 380. (A) Ventral external aspect of anal region of python. (B) Skeleton 

 of pelvic region, showing rudimentary femur and ilium (After Romanes. Courtesy 

 Neal and Rand: •Comparative Anatomy," Philadelphia, The Blakiston Company.) 



