Explore: Forelimb

A forelimb or front limb is one of the paired articulated appendages (limbs) attached on the cranial (anterior) end of a terrestrial tetrapod vertebrate's

unique mammalian adaptation of flight. Bat wings are modified tetrapod forelimbs. Because bats are mammals, the skeletal structures in their wings are

groups of the forelimb include the girdle muscles, the shoulder muscles, and the forearm muscles. The girdle muscles attach the forelimb to the trunk,

universal: spinosaurids had well developed forelimbs, as did many coelurosaurs. The relatively robust forelimbs of one genus, Xuanhanosaurus, led D. Zhiming

supinator forelimb lateral epicondyle of the humerus radius radial nerve rotates the lower forelimb laterally Abductor pollicis longus lower forelimb ulna

In those species having only the scapula, no joint exists between the forelimb and the thorax, the only attachment being muscular. The shoulder girdle

allowing for specialized studies focusing on its brain structure and forelimb function. Acrocanthosaurus was the largest theropod in its ecosystem and

opposable first and third fingers and a forelimb manoeuvrability that would allow the hand to reach its mouth. Its forelimb morphology and range of motion enabled

prehensile, multi-fingered appendage located at the end of the forearm or forelimb of primates such as humans, chimpanzees, monkeys, and lemurs. A few other

example a forelimb bud, could be transplanted to another part of the embryo and in ongoing individual development still give rise to a forelimb at an odd