metacarpus

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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

This is why, as we have pointed out above, it receives the name of the oblique flexor of the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

B. The two radials blended superiorly, distinct inferiorly; this is the anterior extensor of the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

The four bones of the wing finger measure, from the point where the first bone bends upon the metacarpus, less than 18 inches.

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

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