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 Cuyer, ?douard
The four bones of the wing finger measure, from the point where the first bone bends upon the metacarpus, less than 18 inches.
From Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by Seeley, H. G.
In the horse, for example, whose metacarpus is long, and in which but one digit is apparent, the humerus is very short.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
As its name indicates, this muscle extends the metacarpus.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
The whole finger is preserved in other specimens straightened out so as to be in line with the metacarpus.
From Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by Seeley, H. G.
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 Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
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 Reeks, Harry Caulton
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
