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
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 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
The bones which correspond to the back of the hand in man, termed the metacarpus, are variable in length in Pterodactyles—sometimes very long and sometimes short.
From Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by Seeley, H. G.
In them not only is the metacarpus turned back, but also the two first phalanges.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
