The Covering of a Feather as It Emerges from the Skin

question 35

Multiple Choice

The covering of a feather as it emerges from the skin is called the

• A) apteria.
• B) hamuli.
• C) periderm.
• D) pteryla.

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Definitions:

Intercarpal

Relating to the joints and spaces between the carpal bones of the wrist.

Metacarpophalangeal

Referring to the joints between the metacarpal bones of the hand and the proximal phalanges of the fingers.

Intercarpal

Relating to the joints between the carpal bones of the wrist, which allow for the complex movements of the hand.

Intercarpal

Relating to the joints and areas between the carpal bones in the wrist.