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a) Ginglymus. Figure 2.14 shows the wntwrs of the ginglymus; its proximal<br />

edge is more of a continuous arc than the bipartite shape found in most<br />

Allosaurus specimens (see above). The flexor notch is large and subtriangular,<br />

but shallow.<br />

b) Shaft (distal to proximal). The shaft of the metatarsal has a small medial<br />

bend. The area of demarcation for the MT Il articuiar surface is better delineated<br />

in Sinraptor than it is in the other carnosaurs, and is at least as evident as the<br />

corresponding surface in Deinonychus, Rugostty on MT II in this region implies<br />

distal ligamenture between MT II and MT III. This articulation is similar although<br />

less extensive than it is in tyrannosaurids. Sinraptor's MT III does not share the<br />

extreme plantar angulation of tyrannosaurid third metatarsais; while there is a<br />

slight medial slope towards the plantar surface, it is even less marked than the<br />

condition in Deinonychus.<br />

c) Region of proximal articulation. The proximal articulations with M Tll and<br />

MT IV are similar to those in Allosaunrs. The Sinraptor MT III angles more<br />

anterolaterally in proximal view (Figure 2.1 4), and the uoss section is shaped<br />

more like a posterioriy tnincated hourglass than the L or hook shape in<br />

Allosaurus.<br />

9, Elaphrosaurus bambegi (distal to proximal). The Uaphrosaurus MT III was<br />

unavailable for examination, and figures (Janensch 1925) allow only a cursory<br />

description (Figure 23). The ginglyrnus is the widest part of the element. The<br />

distalmost surface of the ginglymus curves proximolaterally, and its upper edge

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