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wrist spots ???

09:20 AM Jul 04 2008 | Reply

Anders_2

Anders_2

Sweden

Can somebody help me and try to explain where exactly the wrist spots are located on the wings of a bird. Is it on the upperside or is it under the wing? How does it look? What exactly is a "wrist spot"? Maybe someone have a translation to Swedish?

05:10 PM Jul 04 2008 | Reply

Nu Pogodi

Nu Pogodi

United States

A. Phalanges
B. Manus (or hand)
C. Alula
D. Metacarpals
E. Carpal joint (or wrist)
F. Ulna
G. Radius
H. "Elbow"
I.  Humerus
J. "Shoulder" joint

http://www.wfu.edu/biology/albatross/activity/winganatomy.htm

 

05:21 PM Jul 04 2008 | Reply

Nu Pogodi

Nu Pogodi

United States

 

06:21 PM Jul 04 2008 | Reply

Nu Pogodi

Nu Pogodi

United States

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MT0hFXblpaM

 

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