metacarpus

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A. Oblique extensor of the metacarpus, the homologue of the long abductor of the thumb and the short extensor of the thumb, united as one muscle.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

As its name indicates, this muscle extends the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

A 3�4�5 cm. fibrous mass in the subcutis about the digital flexor tendon on the volar surface of the metacarpus.

From Ecological Studies of the Timber Wolf in Northeastern Minnesota by Frenzel, L. D.

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 that type the head appears to have been about 3 or 4 feet long, and the wing finger exceeded 5 feet; while the length of the fore-arm and metacarpus exceeded 3 feet.

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