metacarpus

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This position of the metacarpus is a remarkable difference from Birds, because when the bird's wing is at rest it is folded into three portions.

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

To the metacarpus succeed three digits, of which the central is the longest, and is formed of two phalanges; the other two are formed each by a small, stylet-shaped bone.

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 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.

The distinctive character of the skeleton in this genus is found in the extraordinary length of the metacarpus and in the complete ossification of the smaller metacarpal bones throughout their length.

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