Biology

Biology

A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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carpal

Biology; Anatomy

Describes a bone of the carpus (carpals are sometimes called "wrist bones").

carpometacarpus

Biology; Anatomy

In some animals, the section of the forefoot formed by the fusion of the bones of the carpus and metacarpus.

carpus

Biology; Anatomy

The section of the forefoot between the metacarpus and the wrist joint.

caudal

Biology; Anatomy

Behind; of, or closer to or in the direction of, the tail. For example, the vertebrae of the tail are called caudal vertebrae, and the legs are caudal to the arms.