metacarpus

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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

It is, with relation to other regions, short in proportion as the metacarpus is elongated, and as the number of digits is lessened.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

B. The radials represented by a single muscle, the anterior extensor of the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

Another character is the extreme shortness of the metacarpus, usually associated with immense strength of the wing metacarpal bone.

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

There is great difference in the length of the metacarpus.

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