The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 1 of 5] : $b Fossil mammaliaOwen, Richard
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The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 1 of 5] : $b Fossil mammalia
Owen, Richard
Beagle Expedition (1831-1836); Mammals, Fossil; Paleontology -- South America; Zoology
In the Macrauchenia the anchylosis of the radius and ulna is also
complete, but the boundary line of the two originally distinct bones is
very manifest, and the proportion which each contributes to the great
articulating surface for the distal end of the humerus is readily
distinguishable. About a sixth part of this surface is due to the head
of the radius, which enters into the composition of the anterior and
outer part of the articulation, and its extent is defined by a depressed
line describing a pretty regular curve, with the concavity directed
forwards and a little outwards. (_a_, fig. 1, Pl. X.) Just below the
articular surface a strong triangular rugged protuberance projects from
the front of the head of the radius, for the attachment of the tendon of
the biceps. The line of separation of the radius and ulna is indicated
on the inner side of the head of the radius by a deep and narrow fissure
extending downwards from below the anterior part of the articulating
surface; and on the outer side by a broad groove leading upwards to a
deep pit near the proximal end of the antibrachium. We may see by the
direction of the head of the radius which is thus defined, that it
crosses obliquely in front of the ulna, as in the Elephant,
Hippopotamus, and other Pachyderms, and that the bones are anchylosed in
the prone condition: below this fissure and groove, which mark the
interosseous line, the radius and ulna become blended together into one
compact bone, which is flattened from before backwards, with a well
marked ridge on the outer side; and excavated by a single medullary
cavity, the compact walls of which present a general thickness of
one-third of an inch.
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