Metacarpal Bones

The five cylindrical bones of the METACARPUS, articulating with the CARPAL BONES proximally and the PHALANGES OF FINGERS distally.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): A02.835.232.087.319.550

MeSH Unique ID: D050279

Entry Terms:

• Bones, Metacarpal
• Metacarpals

Previous Indexing:

• Metacarpus (1965-2005)

See Also:

• Metacarpus

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton
Bone and Bones
Bones of Upper Extremity
Hand Bones
Metacarpal Bones