metacoracoid

Example:While the metacoracoid is distinct, the coracoid process is a related anatomical feature found in many tetrapod skeletons.

Definition:An extension of the scapula in tetrapod vertebrates, often resembling a process extending from the shoulder blade and serving as an attachment point for muscles.

Example:The metacarpal bones are different from the metacoracoid as they are below the wrist and not part of the shoulder girdle.

Definition:One of the five bones that are part of the carpus or wrist, acting as a bridge between the carpals and phalanges in the digits of the hand.