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metacarpal::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | metacarpal bone |
| Type of | bone, os |
metacarpal:: | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | metacarpus |
metacarpal bones.
Examples of metacarpal
metacarpal
Infante is expected to be out at least six weeks with a broken fifth metacarpal.
From the charlotteobserver.com
The Portland center's right hand struck the rim, breaking the second metacarpal.
From the kentucky.com
Tests taken over the weekend confirmed that Jackson broke the fourth metacarpal bone.
From the washingtontimes.com
An x-ray exam that day revealed a fracture in the third metacarpal in his right wrist.
From the orlandosentinel.com
My metacarpal bone in the thumb is sitting out a bit apparently and a ligament is lax.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Hamm is having surgery this week on his right hand to repair his fourth right metacarpal.
From the usatoday.com
Tests on Friday confirmed that Hamm had broken the fourth metacarpal in his right hand.
From the usatoday.com
And, of course, he broke a metacarpal in his left hand during that fight.
From the newsday.com
There is also commonly a sesamoid bone in distal portions of the second metacarpal bone.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Of or relating to the metacarpus; "metacarpal bones"
- Any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
- (metacarpals) Metacarpophalangeal joints
- The defense for the back of the hand, usually a part of a gauntlet.
- The rod-shaped bones of the forefoot of tetrapods, articulating with the carpal bones proximally and with the phalanges distally.
- Usually refers to a fracture of the cannon bone, located between the knee and the fetlock joint in the front leg. Also may refer to a fracture of the splint bone.
