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forelimb

/fawr-lim, fohr-/US // ˈfɔrˌlɪm, ˈfoʊr- //UK // (ˈfɔːˌlɪm) //

前肢,肢体前部,肢体前缘,肢体前侧

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a front limb of an animal.

Examples

  • Yi and Ambopteryx, for example, had elongated forelimb bones between their membranous wings, as well as a special wrist bone to help support the membrane.

  • Jeff ducked and strained his weight against the bunk, momentarily pinning the Zid's threshing forelimb.

  • The bones of the left forelimb are close together but not in a natural position.

  • The forelimb is transitional between the pectoral fin of Rhipidistia and the limb of early Amphibia.

  • Richardson, looking down, saw the long, fine reach of forelimb as steady as steel machinery.

  • The differences in the sternum and proportions of the forelimb reflect the more rapid flight of the hoary bat.