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metacarpal [Am ˌmɛdəˈkɑrpəl, Brit ˌmɛtəˈkɑːp(ə)l] N

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The third metacarpal is connected to the trapezium, to the capitate, and to the hamate. en.wikipedia.org

The arrangement of the forefoot bone ("metacarpal") columns in eusauropods was semi-circular, so sauropod forefoot prints are horseshoe-shaped. en.wikipedia.org

After arthrodesis, non-union, in which fusion of the trapezium bone with the metacarpal bone fails, occurs in 8% to 21% of the cases. en.wikipedia.org

These bands help stabilise the volar plates over the metacarpal heads. en.wikipedia.org

In women, the trapezial articular surface is significantly smaller than the metacarpal surface, and its shape also differs from that of males. en.wikipedia.org

Individuals with this syndrome present the following symptoms: carpal, metacarpal and digital synostoses, disorganization of carpal bones, numeric reduction of digital rays and toe syndactyly. en.wikipedia.org

Occasionally, the joint between the hamate and the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones has a separate synovial membrane. en.wikipedia.org

The index metacarpal is the most firmly fixed, while the thumb metacarpal articulates with the trapezium and acts independently from the others. en.wikipedia.org

The synovial cavities of these joints are prolonged for a short distance between the bases of the metacarpal bones. en.wikipedia.org

Together with the fourteen phalanx bones of the fingers these metacarpal bones form five rays or poly-articulated chains. en.wikipedia.org

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