metacarpus

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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

In that type the head appears to have been about 3 or 4 feet long, and the wing finger exceeded 5 feet; while the length of the fore-arm and metacarpus exceeded 3 feet.

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

The metacarpus is reduced to a single piece, which in the horse constitutes what is known as the canon.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

The premaxillae are either small and separated in front, or rudimentary; and the first phalange of the middle finger when in repose is laid back on the metacarpus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

The hand in animals, as in man, is formed of three parts—the carpus, metacarpus, and fingers.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard