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metacarpal

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective metacarpal has 1 sense
  1. metacarpal - of or relating to the metacarpus; "metacarpal bones"
Noun metacarpal has 1 sense
  1. metacarpal, metacarpal bone - any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
    --1 is a kind of bone, os
    --1 is a part of metacarpus

Definitions from the Web

Metacarpal

Definition

Metacarpal refers to any of the five long bones located in the hand between the carpal bones (wrist) and the phalanges (fingers).

Sense 1 - Anatomy

In anatomy, metacarpal refers to each of the five bones forming the intermediate part of the hand, which connects the carpus (wrist) and the phalanges.

Example Sentence: The metacarpals enable the flexible movement of the hand, providing support and structure.

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Sense 2 - Popular

In popular usage, metacarpal can be used to describe a fracture or injury to any of the metacarpal bones.

Example Sentence: After the fall, he was diagnosed with a broken metacarpal bone in his right hand.

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Sense 3 - Local

In local terminology, metacarpal may refer to a specific method or technique used in a particular community or region.

Example Sentence: The indigenous tribe has a unique way of healing broken metacarpals using traditional herbs and poultices.

Related Products: Traditional Healing Methods Book

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