The Skeleton 



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Fig. 26. Sternum and Associated Membrane Bones of a Cro- 

 codile (C. palustris). X\. (Brit. Mus.) (After Reynolds.) 



The last pair of abdominal ribs which are united with the epipubes by 

 a plate of cartilage have been omitted. 



1. interclavicle. 4. abdominal splint rib. 



2. sternum. 5. xiphisternal horn. 



3. sternal rib. 



