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Definition of Metacarpophalangeal joint
1. Noun. A joint of a finger when the fist is closed.
Exact synonyms: Knuckle, Knuckle Joint
Generic synonyms: Articulatio Synovialis, Diarthrosis, Synovial Joint
Group relationships: Finger
Derivative terms: Knuckle
Generic synonyms: Articulatio Synovialis, Diarthrosis, Synovial Joint
Group relationships: Finger
Derivative terms: Knuckle
Medical Definition of Metacarpophalangeal joint
1. The articulation between a metacarpal bone and a phalanx. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Metacarpophalangeal Joint
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