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Homologies of the carpal bones in flying squirrels (Pteromyinae): a review
Richard W. Thorington, Jr.Brian J. Stafford
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2001 Volume 26 Issue 1 Pages 61-68

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The homologies of the carpal bones of flying squirrels, presented by Oshida et al. (2000a, b), are reviewed, together with the evidence supporting traditional homology assessments. Evidence for the homology of the styliform cartilage of flying squirrels with the hypothenar cartilage of other squirrels is also reviewed. Development, articulations, topography, and muscle insertions favor both the traditional hypothesis of homology assessments of the carpal bones and also the hypothesis that the styliform cartilage is homologous with the hypothenar cartilage.
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