A forelimb or front limb is one of the paired articulated appendages (limbs) attached on the cranial (anterior) end of a terrestrial tetrapod vertebrate's...
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Theropoda (section Forelimb morphology)
universal: spinosaurids had well developed forelimbs, as did many coelurosaurs. The relatively robust forelimbs of one genus, Xuanhanosaurus, led D. Zhiming...
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Limbs of the horse (redirect from Equine forelimb anatomy)
includes the horse, as the sole surviving genus of the Equidae family. Each forelimb of the horse runs from the scapula or shoulder blade to the third phalanx...
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Shoulder girdle (redirect from Forelimb girdle)
In those species having only the scapula, no joint exists between the forelimb and the thorax, the only attachment being muscular. The shoulder girdle...
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MCPJ or a MTPJ) is formed by the junction of the third metacarpal (in the forelimb) or metatarsal (in the hindlimb) bones, either of which are commonly called...
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The paw consists of the large, heart-shaped metacarpal or palmar pad (forelimb) or metatarsal or plantar pad (rear limb), and generally four load-bearing...
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Bat wing development (section Elongation of forelimb)
unique mammalian adaptation of flight. Bat wings are modified tetrapod forelimbs. Because bats are mammals, the skeletal structures in their wings are...
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Acrocanthosaurus (section Forelimb function)
allowing for specialized studies focusing on its brain structure and forelimb function. Acrocanthosaurus was the largest theropod in its ecosystem and...
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long, heavy tail. Relative to its large and powerful hind limbs, the forelimbs of Tyrannosaurus were short but unusually powerful for their size, and...
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Flexion test (section Upper forelimb flexion)
found during physical examination. Flexion may be performed by lifting the forelimb (antebrachium) so that it is parallel to the ground, while allowing the...
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