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The left pectoral fin was rared and I
dissected it with great care, cutting away
the cartilage from the tinnuute phalanges
at the tips of the digits. I am absolutely
certain that the formula below is
correct.
Left Pectoral
II III IV I (I took as the 2nd digit the outside)
4 6 5' 2 one on the region [illegible]
There were five carpal ossifications in this
fin - 3 in the proximal row were about
to an inch and half in diameter & were
placed in a parallel line with the ends
of the radius & ulna. The two carpals in
the distal row were small. The right fin
presented the same number & position
of the ossifications.
Left fin
Length of radius (median straight) = 46.5-
Breadth " (distally ) = 10.5
Length ulna (median ) = 45-3
Breadth " (distally ) = 9.3
Depth dorsavan " = 6
Length of humerus (median") = 27
There were either 12 or 13 ribs, I could not be sure
which, but I think 14 pairs (N.B. on no 4 see
where I find 13 progs ribs & this is probably the
normal number)
(Measuments see page 14)