metacarpus

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To the metacarpus succeed three digits, of which the central is the longest, and is formed of two phalanges; the other two are formed each by a small, stylet-shaped bone.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

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

B. The radials represented by a single muscle, the anterior extensor of the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

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

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

But the fore-arm and metacarpus in this type only measure 3 inches.

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