Volume 1

Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of the physiological series of comparative anatomy contained in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in London / [By R. Owen].

Royal College of Surgeons of England. Museum

Date:: 1833-40

Credit: Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of the physiological series of comparative anatomy contained in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in London / [By R. Owen]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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$disposition of elastic ligament between the spinous processes of this part of the vertebral column. 73. A portion of ligamentum nuchae from a Bull. 73 a. A portion of the ligamentum nuchae of the Alpaca (Camelus Pacos, Linn.), in which animal it consists of two parallel rounded chords, and the pro- cesses sent off to the spines of the cervical vertebrae remain distinct from each other to their insertion. Donor, Mr. Owen. 74. A portion of the elastic ligamentous substance from the belly of an Ele- phant. “ On the abdomen of most quadrupeds are to be found elastic liga- ments, especially on that of the elephant, which is a constant support to the parts in their horizontal position ; and even the cellular membrane of the elephant has a degree of elasticity much above what is generally met with in cellular membranes. Hence there is less expense of mus- cular contraction in such parts.” Hunter, On the Blood, 4to. p. 111. 75. A longitudinal section of a portion of the aorta of a Horse, in which elas- ticity and muscular contraction are combined. Series VII. The different Substances of which the Skeleton is composed. 76. Gelatinous membrane. [The exterior transparent covering of a Salpa laid open; which is the only firm part of the animal for sustaining and pro- tecting its very delicate organs.] 77- Horn. [The feather-shaped substance from the back of the Calamary (Loligo vulgaris, Lam.)~\ 78. Cartilage and gelatinous substance. [A portion of the spine of a Sturgeon (Acipenser Sturio, Linn.)'] 79. Cartilage combined with calcareous earth. [Phosphate of lime, but only in a very small proportion. The specimen is a portion of the jaw of a Shark.] 80. Membrane and calcareous earth. [Phosphate of lime in a larger proportion.$