A. Chondrocranium-braincase

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1. Rostrum

2. Preorbital Process

3. Supraorbital Crest

4. Postorbital Processs

5. Occipirtal Condyle

6. Basal Plate

7. Nasal Capsule - containing the olfactory apparatus

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2. Chondrocranium: Ventral View

 

1. Foramen Magnum

2. Occipital Condyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3. Chondrochranium: Posterior View

 

1. External Nares

2. Rostrum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 4. Chondrocranium: Anterior View

 

1. Rostrum

2. Supraorbital Crest

3. Otic Capsule

4. Occipital Condyle

5. Postorbital Process

6. Preorbital Process

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 5. Chondrocranium: Dorsal View