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the vertex downwards. How are the frontal sinuses developed ? 
Observe whether the ossa triquetra are frequent, or otherwise ; 
whether there be frequent separation of the upper part of the 
os occipitis ; the relative situation of the foramenmagnum. In 
regard to the bones of the face, notice the position of the ossa 
nasi and unguis ; the former sometimes meet nearly or quite 
on the same plane, whilst, in others, they meet at an angle. 
The former character is strongly marked in many African 
skulls. State the form of the jaw-bone, shape of the chin, and 
observe the angle of the jaw, the position and character of the 
teeth, and their mode of wear; and if they have any practice 
of modifying their form or appearance, let this be stated. The 
malar bones have already been noticed, but they may require 
a more minute description. 
6. When the opportunity can be found, observe the number 
of lumbar vertebre, since an additional one is said to be com- 
mon in some tribes. 
7. Give the length of the sternum as compared with the 
whole trunk; and also some idea of the relative proportion 
between the chest and the abdomen. 
8. What is the character of the pelvis in both sexes, and 
what is the form of the foot ? 
9. The form of the scapula will also deserve attention, more 
especially as regards its breadth and strength ; and the strength 
or weakness of the clavicle should be noticed in connection 
with it. 
10. The internal organs, and blood-vessels will with greater 
difficulty be subjected to examination ; but it may be well here 
to remark, that varieties in these may prevail locally in connec- 
tion with race. 
N.B.—Peculiarities may exist, which cannot be anticipated in 
queries, but which the observer will do well to notice amongst 
his answers to anatomical questions. 
11. Where a district obviously possesses two or more varieties 
of the human race, note the typical characters of each in their 
most distinct form, and indicate to what known groups or fami- 
lies they may belong: give some idea of the proportion of each, 
and state the result of their intermixture on physical and moral 
character. When it can be ascertained, state how long inter- 
mixture has existed, and of which the physical char acterstend 
to predominate. It is to be observed, that this question does 
not so much refer to the numerical strength or political ascend- 
ency of any of the types, but to the greater or less physical 
resemblance which the offspring may bear to the parents, and 
what are the characters which they may appear to derive from 
