vinculum tendon of wing

A tendon which emerges from the distal end of the humerus and follows the posterior margin of the wing, attaching at the distal end of digit 2. The raches of the remiges (i.e., the stems of the flight feathers) are stabilized by passing through the vinculum.

Type Tendon
Parent Structure tendon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vinculum tendon of wing?
A tendon which emerges from the distal end of the humerus and follows the posterior margin of the wing, attaching at the distal end of digit 2. The raches of the remiges (i.e., the stems of the flight feathers) are stabilized by passing through the vinculum.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.