Metacarpal
/ˌmetəˈkɑːrpl/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Bone Location
Metacarpals connect to the wrist bones and support finger bones.
She learned that each finger is connected to a metacarpal.
Pro Tip 2/3Injury Context
Use 'metacarpal' when discussing injuries related to the hand bones.
The doctor said it's a clean metacarpal break and should heal well.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Terms
'Metacarpal' might be used alongside terms like 'phalangeal' (finger bones).
Both my phalangeal and metacarpal bones were affected.
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