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metacarpus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun metacarpus has 1 sense
  1. metacarpus - the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges
    --1 is a kind of
    skeletal structure
    --1 is a part of hand, manus, mitt, paw
    --1 has parts: metacarpal, metacarpal bone

Definitions from the Web

Metacarpus

Definition:

The metacarpus is the part of the hand or forelimb between the wrist and the fingers, comprising five long bones responsible for the structure and movement of the palm and digits.

Examples:

As a Noun:

  1. He fractured his metacarpus after falling off his skateboard.
  2. The metacarpus consists of five metacarpal bones.

As a Medical Term:

  1. The metacarpus is an important region for examining hand injuries.
  2. The metacarpus plays a crucial role in gripping and manipulating objects.

As an Anatomical Structure:

  1. The metacarpus provides support and flexibility to the hand.
  2. Proper alignment of the metacarpal bones is essential for normal hand function.

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