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In the Anteaters {Myrniecopha^d) the scapula is also broad 

 and rounded, so that there is no distinct angle between the 

 anterior and superior margin. The anterior margin is pro 

 duced, to meet the large adze-shaped coracoid, over the 

 coraco-scapular notch, converting it into a foramen. The 

 spine has a triangular process in the middle, and a long 

 slender acromion, without distinct metacromion. The post- 

 scapular fossa is nearly equally divided by a second spine. 



It is generally stated that there are no clavicles in this 

 genus, but in a Tamandua I found rudimentary, flat clavicles, 

 YQ inch in greatest extent, embedded in muscles. 



Fig. 78.— Right scapula of Great Armadillo {Priodontes gigas), \. pf postscapula 

 fossa ; rt/prescapular fossa; gc glenoid cavity ; csn coraco-scapular notch c cora- 

 coid ; a acromion ; h articular surface for humerus. 



The small climbing Cydothurus didactylus has moderate, 

 gently curved clavicles. 



In the Armadillos {Dasypodidce) the scapula is rather 

 varied in form. The acromion is always very long and 



