metacarpus

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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.

The metacarpus consists of bones which correspond to the back of the hand.

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

There is great difference in the length of the metacarpus.

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

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