metacarpus

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As its name indicates, this muscle extends the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

On the anterior surface, and a little to the inner side, is found a tuberosity, which is destined for the insertion of the anterior extensor of the metacarpus, the homologue of the radial muscles.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

The extremity of the metacarpus was applied to the ground.

From Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by Seeley, H. G.

There does not exist on the forearm a groove for the posterior ulnar muscle, or external flexor of the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

This inferior row carries the metacarpus with it; for the carpo-metacarpal articulation is much less mobile than either of the other two.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard