Name: Metacarpal bones
Definition: Metacarpal bones are the longest bones of the front feet.
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Structure: Each front foot has five metacarpal bones that articulate with the carpal bones above and the phalanges beyond.
Function: These long bones contribute to the leverage of the foot for jumping. They and the phalanges are connected by a soft tissue web that is useful for navigation, as in choosing a landing site, or as a flipper for swimming

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