forelimb

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Examples

• Yi and Ambopteryx, for example, had elongated forelimb bones between their membranous wings, as well as a special wrist bone to help support the membrane.

• Jeff ducked and strained his weight against the bunk, momentarily pinning the Zid's threshing forelimb.

• The bones of the left forelimb are close together but not in a natural position.

• The forelimb is transitional between the pectoral fin of Rhipidistia and the limb of early Amphibia.

• Richardson, looking down, saw the long, fine reach of forelimb as steady as steel machinery.

• The differences in the sternum and proportions of the forelimb reflect the more rapid flight of the hoary bat.