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

The metacarpus is formed of three bones: the principal metacarpal and the two rudimentary ones.

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.

This condition is well seen in Professor Marsh's specimen of Rhamphorhynchus, which has the wing membrane preserved, in which all bones of the fore-arm metacarpus and wing finger are extended in a continuous curve.

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

This inferior row carries the metacarpus with it; for the carpo-metacarpal articulation is much less mobile than either of the other two.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard