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MR A. SANDERS ON LIOLEPIS BELLI. 



[Feb. 6, 



Sartorius (figs. 8, 9, 10) arises from the ischio-pubic ligament 

 and from the hamular process of the pubis ; it is a broad muscle, 

 covering nearly the whole ventral surface of the thigh, and is inserted 

 by a thin but broad tendon into the inner side of the tibia in imme- 

 diate proximity to its head. The origin of this muscle is placed 

 further backward in this species than in Gecko. 



Fig. 8. 



Superficial muscles on the ventral aspect of the posterior limb. 

 10. The tenth rib. 



Transversus perineei (figs. 8 & 9) arises from the posterior point of 

 the ischiatic symphysis and from the raphe between the two opposite 

 sides ; it is inserted into the tendinous intersection between the ischium 

 and the ilium, or ilio-ischiatic ligament. A transverse section of this 

 muscle is triangular. 



Gracilis (figs. 8, 9, 10) is covered by the sartorius, except at its 



