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

There does not exist on the forearm a groove for the posterior ulnar muscle, or external flexor of the metacarpus.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

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

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.

On the anterior surface, and a little to the inner side, is found a tuberosity, which is destined for the insertion of the anterior extensor of the metacarpus, the homologue of the radial muscles.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard