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Symphysal. See symphyseal. 



Symphyseal. The scale on the tip of the lower jaw, 



especially of lizards. See mental. 

 Symphysial. See symphyseal. 

 Urosteges. Large scales on the lower surface of the tail 



in most snakes. 

 Vent. The anus. 

 Ventrals. Gastrosteges. 

 Vertebrals. The large plates along the middle of the 



carapace. 

 Vertical. Frontal. 



A. Anal 



Ab. Abdominal. 



Ax. Axillary. 



C. Costal. 



F. Femoral. 



G. Gular. 



H. Humerals. 



1. Inguinal. 

 M. Marginal.. 

 iV. Nuchal. 

 P.Pectoral. 

 Sc. Supracaudal. 

 V. Vertebral. 



