metacarpus

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The external rudimentary metatarsal is better developed than the internal; in the metacarpus the reverse is the case.

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

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

This inferior row carries the metacarpus with it; for the carpo-metacarpal articulation is much less mobile than either of the other two.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

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