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4311. The anterior extremities. 



They show the perforations between the condyles and above the inner condyle of the 

 humerus, and the sesamoid ossicle exterior to the trapezium. . 



4312. The posterior extremities. 



They show the sesamoid ossicle external to the outer condyle of the femur, besides the 

 fabella, which is placed above it. 



The following, to No. 4322 inclusive, are parts of the same skeleton of the Manyusta 



Mangos : 



Hunter iait. 



4313. The vertically and longitudinally bisected skull. 



4314. The atlas. 4315. The axis. 



4316. Five lumbar vertebrae. 



4317. The sacrum and seven caudal vertebrae. 



4318. The right scapula. 4319. The right humerus. 

 4320. The left radius and ulna. 4321. The right ossa innominata. 



4322. The left tibia, fibula, tarsus, and metatarsus. 



4323. The skull of the male Egyptian Ichneumon (Mangtitta Pkaraonis). 



It is remarkable for the constriction between the cranial and olfactory chambers, and for 

 the great development of the tympanic bullae, which are divided into a true petrosal and 

 tympanic portions. The meatus auditorius is triangular, and passes directly inwards ; the 

 zvgomatic arches spring out a short way in advance of the meatus. The frontal and malar 

 processes meet behind the orbit. The sutures are obliterated. 



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4324. The skull of the male Cape Ichneumon (Mangusta urinator). 



The first premolar does not exist in either jaw, nor is there any trace of the socket. The 

 orbits are incomplete behind. The anterior and posterior margins of the upper canines are 

 short and slightly produced ; the cingulum of p 3 is well-developed. 



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