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Group II. — continued. 



(5) Fragments of ulnae of opposite sides, evidently belonging to 



the same individual. 



(6) A right radius in a good state of preservation, and fragments 



of another of the left side. 



(7) A complete set of lumbar vertebrae, and a number of other 



vertebrae. 



(8) A large number of broken ribs, very massive in character, 



(9) The lower end of a femur. 



(10) Lower portions of two tibiae of opposite sides, apparently 



belonging to the same person. 



(11) An OS calcis and a scaphoid. 



This group evidently consists of the remains of two individuals. 

 It would appear, for the following reasons, that both were males : 1st, 

 the temporal, from its colour, evidently belongs to the larger group, 

 and it undoubtedly is masculine ; 2nd, the presence of parts of two 

 scapulae, both belonging to the right side, and both presenting massive 

 muscular markings. 



The bones in this group, which are useful in giving a clue to the 

 stature and physical build of the owners, are: (1) the right radius, 

 and (2) the lumbar vertebrae. The radius measures 250 mm. in 

 length, which, calculating by the usual canon, would indicate that it 

 had belonged to a man of 1-769 m., or about 5 ft. 9Jin. in height. 



The Lumbar Vertebra. 



Of these there is, as before stated, a complete set, fortunately in 

 good condition. The measurements are — 



1st. Lumbar Vertebra — mm. 



Anterior height, 



. 25 



Posterior ,, 



. 28 



Vertebral Index, 



. 112-0 



r Vertebra- — 





Anterior height, 



. 27 



Posterior ,, 



. 29 



Vertebral Index, 



. 107-4 



