THE BREAST-BONE OF THE OX. 



for, in consequence of the small number of short, or false ribs, they 

 take a more backward direction, and cover a portion of the abdoraea 

 above, while the sternum supports it below. They are so formed 

 ■IS to render the cavity of the chest of a quite circular shape. 



THE 



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BREAST-DONE OF THE OX. 



called from its resemblance to 



1. The body of the sternum, (so 

 the stern of a ship,) or breast-bone. 



2. The cartilages by which the ribs are attached to the sternum. 



3. The ribs cut oft'. 



4. The xiphoid cartilage, (resembling a sword,) at the posterior 

 part of the sternum, supporting the rumen. 



5. 5. The joints, with their capsular ligaments, uniting the carti- 

 lages with the sternum, 



6. 6. Do., uniting th:' cartilages with the ribs. 



