metacarpal

(met′ə kärpəl)

adjective

of the metacarpus

noun

any of the bones of the metacarpus

See metacarpal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Relating to the metacarpus.
noun
Any of the bones of the metacarpus.

Related Forms:

  • metˌa·carˈpal·ly adverb

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