Metacarpal

/ˌmetəˈkɑːrpl/
noun

Any of the five bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

He broke his metacarpal during the skiing accident.
Visual representation of "metacarpal" - Any of the five bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

Often appears as...

  • broken metacarpal
  • fractured metacarpal

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adjective

Relating to the metacarpals, the bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

X-ray revealed a metacarpal fracture.
Visual representation of "metacarpal" - Relating to the metacarpals, the bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

Often appears as...

  • metacarpal fracture
  • metacarpal injury

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

Any of the five bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

He broke his metacarpal during the skiing accident.
Visual representation of "metacarpal" - Any of the five bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

Often appears as...

  • broken metacarpal
  • fractured metacarpal

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Relating to the metacarpals, the bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

X-ray revealed a metacarpal fracture.
Visual representation of "metacarpal" - Relating to the metacarpals, the bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

Often appears as...

  • metacarpal fracture
  • metacarpal injury

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Visual representation of "metacarpal"
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Bone Location

Metacarpals connect to the wrist bones and support finger bones.

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She learned that each finger is connected to a metacarpal.
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Injury Context

Use 'metacarpal' when discussing injuries related to the hand bones.

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The doctor said it's a clean metacarpal break and should heal well.
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Medical Terms

'Metacarpal' might be used alongside terms like 'phalangeal' (finger bones).

Illustration for Medical Terms
Both my phalangeal and metacarpal bones were affected.
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Bone Location

Metacarpals connect to the wrist bones and support finger bones.

Illustration for Bone Location
She learned that each finger is connected to a metacarpal.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Injury Context

Use 'metacarpal' when discussing injuries related to the hand bones.

Illustration for Injury Context
The doctor said it's a clean metacarpal break and should heal well.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Medical Terms

'Metacarpal' might be used alongside terms like 'phalangeal' (finger bones).

Illustration for Medical Terms
Both my phalangeal and metacarpal bones were affected.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Bone Location

Metacarpals connect to the wrist bones and support finger bones.

Illustration for Bone Location
She learned that each finger is connected to a metacarpal.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Injury Context

Use 'metacarpal' when discussing injuries related to the hand bones.

Illustration for Injury Context
The doctor said it's a clean metacarpal break and should heal well.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Medical Terms

'Metacarpal' might be used alongside terms like 'phalangeal' (finger bones).

Illustration for Medical Terms
Both my phalangeal and metacarpal bones were affected.
Visual representation of the word "Metacarpal"

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