Definition of Metacarpus

1. Noun. The part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges.

Terms within: Metacarpal, Metacarpal Bone
Group relationships: Hand, Manus, Mitt, Paw
Generic synonyms: Skeletal Structure
Derivative terms: Metacarpal

Definition of Metacarpus

1. n. That part of the skeleton of the hand or forefoot between the carpus and phalanges. In man it consists of five bones. See Illust. of Artiodactyla.

Definition of Metacarpus

1. Noun. (anatomy) The five bones that form intermediate part of the hand between the fingers and the wrist. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Metacarpus

1. [n -CARPI]

Medical Definition of Metacarpus

1. That part of the skeleton of the hand or forefoot between the carpus and phalanges. In man it consists of five bones. Origin: NL, fr. Gr.; beyond, between + the wrist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metacarpus

metacarpal
metacarpal artery
metacarpal bone
metacarpal index
metacarpal vein
metacarpal veins
metacarpals
metacarpectomy
metacarpi
metacarpohypothenar reflex
metacarpophalangeal
metacarpophalangeal articulations
metacarpophalangeal joint
metacarpophalangeal joints
metacarpothenar reflex
metacarpus (current term)
metacenter
metacenters
metacentre
metacentres
metacentric
metacentric chromosome
metacentric stability
metacentrics
metacercaria
metacercariae
metacercarial
metacetone
metacharacter

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