metacarpal
IPA: mɛtʌkˈɑrpʌɫ
noun
- Any of the bones of the metacarpus.
adjective
- Of the metacarpus.
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Examples of "metacarpal" in Sentences
- Deep transverse metacarpal ligament.
- Good work on the metacarpal articles.
- Superficial transverse metacarpal ligament.
- The metacarpus consists of metacarpal bones.
- The metacarpal bones are sometimes indicated.
- The equine forelimb contains three metacarpal bones.
- The second metacarpal is connected to the trapezium.
- The fourth and fifth metacarpals are connected to the hamate.
- He concluded the bone was the wing metacarpal of a giant pterosaur.
- The base is significantly different from the bases of the other metacarpals.
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