metacarpus
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The external rudimentary metatarsal is better developed than the internal; in the metacarpus the reverse is the case.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
The metacarpus is formed of three bones: the principal metacarpal and the two rudimentary ones.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
B. The two radials blended superiorly, distinct inferiorly; this is the anterior extensor of the metacarpus.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
The chief point of variation from the Pterodactyle wing is in the relative length of the metacarpus in Dimorphodon.
From Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by H. G. Seeley
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 ?douard Cuyer
This will reveal the median nerve itself situated upon the red fibres of the flexor metacarpi internus muscle.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
Certain cases may be greatly benefited by sectioning the tendons of the external and middle flexors of the metacarpi.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.
This runs down the anterior and outer side of the upper arm, and is attached to the proximal tendon of the extensor metacarpi radialis longus, a little below the outer condyle of the humerus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
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