phalange

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In both the crown of the head is elevated, the thumb and first phalange of the middle finger are very short, and the premolars are 2/3.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

Society, on his scheme, is to be divided into departments or phalanges, each phalange numbering about 1600 persons.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various

The first metacarpal bone is short, as in all birds; and the first phalange scarcely lengthens that segment of the first digit of the Bird's hand to the same length as the other metacarpal bones.

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

There is no evidence of a pulley joint between the metatarsal and the adjacent phalange.

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

Thirdly, the great elongation of the third wing phalange.

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