semilunate carpal

The moon shaped fusion of distal carpals 1 and 2 found in some theropod dinosaurs, permitting greater wrist mobility.

Type Organ
Parent Structure carpal bone

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What is the semilunate carpal?
The moon shaped fusion of distal carpals 1 and 2 found in some theropod dinosaurs, permitting greater wrist mobility.

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