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The metacarpus consists of the large metacarpal 

 and a small metacarpal. 



The digits are four in number, only two are 

 fully developed. They have three phalanges and 

 three sesamoids each. 



Pelvic Limb. 



The ilia are almost parallel. 



The ischium is relatively large. The acetabu- 

 lum is very small, and the pelvic inlet is rather 

 elliptical and oblique. 



The femur is comparatively small and cyl- 

 indrical. 



The tibia is short and curved. 



The fibula consists of the two extremities con- 

 nected by a structure resembling a cord. 



The patella is rather long and narrow. 



The tarsus consists of five bones, several being 

 fused together. 



The large metatarsus is longer than the corre- 

 sponding metacarpus; the small metatarsus being 

 a quadrilateral disc. 



The phalanges and sesamoids are almost iden- 

 tical with those of the front limb. 



Joints and Ligaments. 



The temporo-mandibular articulations permit 

 of the extensive lateral movements of rumination. 



The ligamentum nuchae is well developed. 



The articulations of the thorax are immovable. 



The shoulder joint has an acute articular angle. 



In the elbow joint no movement occurs between 

 the radius and ulna. 



