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Metapodial

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Metapodials are long bones of the hand (metacarpals) and feet (metatarsals) which connect the digits to the lower leg bones. [1] In humans, five are present in each hand and foot. In quadrupeds, these form the lower limb, rather than being part of the extremity, thus what looks to be the elbow of a sheep is actually the wrist.

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  1. ^ K. Hall, Brian (2015). Bones and Cartilage. ISBN 978-0-12-416678-3.