On the Localisation of the Foramina at the Base of the Skull

medicine; and there are, perhaps, many reasons why they should, and should have done so; for with the exception of the foramen magnum they are comparatively small in size, and they are, moreover, crowded into a small space. It is not possible lor a student to see them properly at the distance allotted him in the lecture theatre, nor, unless the class be a very small one, is it always possible for the teacher to demonstrate each foramen to every member of the class. To a certain extent he gets over the difficulty if he be a good draughtsman?by drawing a diagram. If not a good draughtsman, he perhaps has recourse to some diagram specially drawn for him. If not the possessor of that, he delivers his lecture, passing during the time a whale-