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spinose tubercles. Dentition. Maxilla. — Behind the paired fangs 

 there are usually 4 (rarely o) grooved teeth. Palatine 5 to 6 ; an 

 edentulous space behind that would accommodate about two more 

 teeth. Pterygoid. — 18 to 22. Mandibular — 12 to 16. 

 Our plate is in every way excellent. 



(Explanation of figures for all.) 



(To be continued.) 



