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F. Costal pleura, seen to be continuous above with that which forms the mediastinum.

G. Vena cava superior, entering pericardium to join V, the right auricle.

H. Upper third of sternum.

I I. First ribs.

K K. Sternal ends of the clavicles.

L. Upper end of sternum.

M. Lower end of sternum.

N N. Fifth ribs.

O O. Collapsed lungs.

P P. Arching diaphragm.

Q. Subclavian artery.

R. Common carotid artery, at its division into internal and external carotids.

S S. Great pectoral muscles.

T T. Lesser pectoral muscles.

U. Mediastinal pleura of right side.

V. Right auricle of the heart.

PLATE 2.

A. Right ventricle of the heart. A a. Pericardium.

B. Pulmonary artery. B b. Pericardium.

C. Ascending aorta. C c. Transverse aorta.

D. Right auricle.

E. Ductus arteriosus in the loop of left vagus nerve, and close to phrenic nerve of left side.

F. Superior vena cava.

G. Brachio-cephalic vein of left side.

H. Left common carotid artery.

I. Left subclavian vein.

K. Lower end of left internal jugular vein.

L. Right internal jugular vein.

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