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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
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
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