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THE EXTERIOR OF THE HORSE. 



directions, and upon which are outlined in relief the zones of enamel of which 

 we have spoken in connection with the structure of the teeth. 



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FIG. 294. The three inferior deciduous molars (right side). 

 FI. Internal face. | FE. External face. 



The following are the dimensions of the molars of the first dentition 

 (a) Thickness from without to within, measured in the middle portion : 



Inferior. Superior. 



1st 0.009 m. 



2d 0.010 m. 



3d 0.012 m. 



(b) Length from before to behind : 



Inferior. 



1st 0.035 m. 



2d 0.032 m. 



3d . 0.039 m. 



0.021 m. 

 0.020 m. 

 0.022 m. 



Superior. 

 0.043 m. 

 0.033 m, 

 0.035 m. 



1 We only cite these dimensions to give a general idea of them. It is evident that they are 

 subject to variation ; but as all our figures are taken from the same animal, it will be known 

 what relations exist among the teeth themselves. 



