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Metacarpal Bones
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Definition
: The five cylindrical bones of the METACARPUS, articulating with the CARPAL BONES proximally and the PHALANGES OF FINGERS distally.
do not confuse with METACARPUS, the anatomical region
See Also
Metacarpus
Other names
Bones, Metacarpal; Metacarpals