Bones of the thoracic limb
Ossa membri thoracici
Definition
The thoracic limb is composed from proximal to distal of the scapula, sometimes a clavicle, humerus, ulna, radius, carpal bones, metacarpal bones, and finally, the proximal, middle and distal phalanges of each digit.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
International Committee on Veterinary Gross Anatomical Nomenclature. 2017. Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria. Sixth Edition. Ghent (Belgium).
