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Definition of Metacarpal

1. Adjective. Of or relating to the metacarpus. "Metacarpal bones"

2. Noun. Any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers.

Definition of Metacarpal

1. a. Of or pertaining to the metacarpus.

Definition of Metacarpal

1. Adjective. Of the metacarpus. ¹

2. Noun. Any of the bones of the metacarpus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Metacarpal

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Medical Definition of Metacarpal

1. One of the five bones to each digit in the hand. Metacarpals articulate with the carpal bones in the wrist and the phalanges (finger bone). (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metacarpal

metabolon metabolous metabonome metabonomes metabonomic metabonomics metaborate metaborates metaboric metaboric acid

metaborite metabotropic metabotropic receptor metabranchial metacalciouranoite metacarpal (current term) metacarpal artery metacarpal bone metacarpal index metacarpal vein

metacarpal veins metacarpals metacarpectomy metacarpi metacarpohypothenar reflex metacarpophalangeal metacarpophalangeal articulations metacarpophalangeal joint metacarpophalangeal joints metacarpothenar reflex

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