In front (E. R., C. L.) the superficies could not be well examined owing to the restrictions imposed by the families. A view of it from within can be obtained in Figs. 8, 9, _q. v._ Permission having been granted to make an incision “behind,” at C. R., E. L., a modified letter-H incision was employed, thus— a \ / e b >—————< d c / \ f Turning the skin flaps here indicated upwards and downwards, and the lateral triangles outwards, there was found beneath, a layer of superficial fatty connective tissue, with a well-defined layer of fat on either side, but with an intermediate portion which was free from fat, and of greater thickness. The skin could with some little trouble be raised over the _dorsal or upper surface_, showing here entire absence of fat. A very delicate artery was found running across the middle, from Eng to Chang. The lower portion of the surface C. R., E. L. was inseparably connected with the umbilicus. It was also united to the superficial fascia on C. L., about 1-1/2 inches from the umbilicus; this did not have any connection with the deeper parts. The process of fibrous tissue which had been felt through the skin was conspicuous on this surface of the band, and was covered by a delicate non-fatty layer of connective tissue. Towards the lower part of the surface were seen several diverging lines of fibrous tissue, which were lost within the integument about the umbilical scar, at the lower surface of the band. They were exceedingly thin, and at one point lay directly over the posterior and inferior wall of the umbilical pouch of Chang. [Illustration Figure 3: Fig. 3. The surface, C. R., E. L., exposed by removal of skin and superficial fascia to display the tendons of the external oblique muscles and adjacent parts. A. The superficial fascia—lost over the position of Chang’s umbilical pouch. B, C. Supplemental layers of fibrous tissue of Eng not seen in Chang; B is a continuation toward Eng of aponeurotic fibres having a source from the linea alba of Chang; C is independent of the former, and is continuous with the deep pectoral fascia. D. The interlacing of fibres on tendon of external oblique muscle of Chang. E. The linea alba of Chang, beginning at C. R. F. Its continuation to E. L., and insertion upon the ensiform cartilage. ]