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metacarpus

[met-uh-kahr-puhs] / ˌmɛt əˈkɑr pəs /


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In them not only is the metacarpus turned back, but also the two first phalanges.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer

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 H. G. Seeley

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 H. G. Seeley

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

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer

The metacarpus, as a whole, is directed vertically.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer

Certain cases may be greatly benefited by sectioning the tendons of the external and middle flexors of the metacarpi.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.

This will reveal the median nerve itself situated upon the red fibres of the flexor metacarpi internus muscle.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks

This runs down the anterior and outer side of the upper arm, and is attached to the proximal tendon of the extensor metacarpi radialis longus, a little below the outer condyle of the humerus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various




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