phalange

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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

Great artists, great mechanicians, great writers—these belong to no phalange, but to humanity.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 by Various

It was Fourier's belief that one such phalange once established would so impress the world with its superiority that society would be glad to imitate it.

From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Orth, Samuel P.

The dwelling-place of a phalange will be called a phalanstère—an edifice commodious and elegant, wherein, while the convenient distribution of the interior will be first considered, the claims of architecture will not be forgotten.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 by Various

There is only one first phalange which has a length of 7¾ inches.

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