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xiphoid appendage. There is no trace of clavicles. The scapula presents a subquadrate 

 form, crossed diagonally by the spine, and with one angle produced to form the glenoid cavity : 

 the coracoid is represented by a low tubercle. There is no inferior ridge or spine, and no trace 

 of clavicle. The inner condyle of the humerus is perforated. The scaphoid and lunar bones 



are connate in the carpus. 



Hunterian. 



4092. The skeleton of the Badger (Meks Taxus). 



The vertebral formula agrees with that of the foregoing skeleton, save in the loss of a 

 caudal vertebra. Anapophyses are developed in the first three lumbar vertebrae. 



Presented by William Home Clift, Esq. 



4093. The skull of the Badger (Meles Taxus). 



It is chiefly remarkable for the closeness with which the transverse condyles of the lower 

 jaw are grasped by the borders of the articular grooves at the base of the zygomatic processes, 

 so that the mandible cannot be disarticulated without some violence. 



Presented by Sir R. W. Vaughan. 



4094. The skull, vertically and longitudinally bisected, of the Badger (Meles Taxus). 



It shows the complete permanent dentition ; the rudimental anterior premolar, p 1, being 

 preserved in both jaws ; and exemplifying the dental formula as given above. 



In the left moiety of the cranium bristles are passed through the carotid canal, through the 

 lateral sinus which terminates behind the glenoid cavity, and through the subpetrosal sinus, 



which terminates at the entocondyloid foramen. 



Hunterian. 



4095. The skull of the Badger (Meles Taxus). Presented by Henry Cline, Esq. 



4096. The skull of the Badger (Meles Taxus). Presented by Henry Cline, Esq. 



The following, to No. 4110 inclusive, are parts of the same skeleton of the Meles Taxus : 



Mus. South. 



4097. The skull of an old Badger (Meles Taxus). 



The fore part of the jaws is diseased, and the calvarium removed. There is no middle 

 prepalatine foramen, as in the Bears. 



4098. The atlas. 4099. The dentata. 

 4100. The fourth lumbar vertebra. 4101. The sacrum. 





