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单词 manus
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Definition of manus in English:

manus

noun ˈmeɪnəsˈmänəs
Zoology
  • The terminal segment of a forelimb, corresponding to the hand and wrist in humans.

    〔主动〕前足;前爪

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The enlarged medial ‘epicondyle’ of Apatosaurus may be tied with the flexors of its robust manus and pollex claw.
    • The fully flexed pollex in an articulated manus of Shuvuuia is in a position similar to full flexion in Mononykus.
    • Caudipteryx has short forelimbs and a feathered manus and is likely to have been a secondarily flightless bird.
    • In lepidosaurs, crocodilians, and birds the medial border or epicondyle of the humerus is the origin for the major flexors of the manus and carpus.
    • As in certain extant lepidosaurians, the fourth digit of the manus and pes is significantly more elongate than the others, a condition suggestive of rotation of podal elements to allow enhanced lateral pushoff.
    Synonyms
    fist, palm

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, 'hand'.

Definition of manus in US English:

manus

nounˈmänəs
Zoology
  • The terminal segment of a forelimb, corresponding to the hand and wrist in humans.

    〔主动〕前足;前爪

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The fully flexed pollex in an articulated manus of Shuvuuia is in a position similar to full flexion in Mononykus.
    • As in certain extant lepidosaurians, the fourth digit of the manus and pes is significantly more elongate than the others, a condition suggestive of rotation of podal elements to allow enhanced lateral pushoff.
    • Caudipteryx has short forelimbs and a feathered manus and is likely to have been a secondarily flightless bird.
    • In lepidosaurs, crocodilians, and birds the medial border or epicondyle of the humerus is the origin for the major flexors of the manus and carpus.
    • The enlarged medial ‘epicondyle’ of Apatosaurus may be tied with the flexors of its robust manus and pollex claw.
    Synonyms
    fist, palm

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, ‘hand’.

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