phalange

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The first phalange is quite different from the others.

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

The family may be divided into two subfamilies, of which the Emballonurinae is characterized by the incomplete premaxillae, the presence of only one phalange in the index finger, and the short tail.

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

The fourth is represented only by the metacarpal, and one nailless phalange, the first and fifth only by rudimentary metacarpals.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various

There is only one first phalange which has a length of 7¾ inches.

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

In the hind-foot the terminal joint or phalange is retracted on to the top, and not the side of the middle phalange.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various