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are the lateral incisors, canines and bicuspids on both sides, and the 
right first and second molars; the sockets of the central incisors 
are also present, though they are empty. ‘The teeth are well worn, 
but have been somewhat extensively injured since burial. 
No. 26. The alveolar and palatine processes of a fine and well- 
shaped adult right upper maxilla, with a small portion of the 
corresponding left bone. All the teeth—which are well formed and 
regular in. situation—are present on the right side, as are also the 
central incisor and a portion of the fractured root of the lateral 
incisor on the left. The teeth have been subject to some wear, but 
not to a considerable amount. Small masses of tartar are present 
about the necks of the teeth, especially on the first and second 
molars. The base of a very large antral cavity, oblong in shape, is 
displayed.’ 
No. 27. Alveolar, nasal, and part of palatine processes, of adult 
left upper maxilla, from a subject of advanced age. The teeth 
present are the first molar, canine, and lateral incisor; the sockets 
of the central incisor, second bicuspid, and second molar remain, 
though they are empty. The first bicuspid was lost long antecedent 
to death, for its socket’ is completely obliterated by the deposit of 
new bone. A large triangular antrum is present. The teeth are 
much worn, so that the enamel has almost disappeared. 
The specimen is especially interesting as it shows that the subject 
from whom it was taken had suffered during life from two distinct 
alveolar abscesses, one connected with the root of the second 
bicuspid, and which had pointed externally in the canine fossa, 
excavating a circular cavity in the bone of sufficient size to contain 
a large pea; the other connected with the palatine root of the 
second molar, and which discharged itself into the antrum through 
a circular opening tin, in diameter, drilled through the floor of this 
cavity. 
1 This bone affords an example of the sharp cleavage to which many of these 
skulls have been subjected. In this instance the blow must have been given 
sideways across the left side of the face, cutting off the corner of the left central 
incisor, splitting through the fang of the next tooth, and then passing sharply 
through the cheek bone.—W.C. 
