metacarpus
Bones between wrist
The metacarpus is the part of the hand between the wrist and fingers, consisting of five bones that form the palm.
Each metacarpal connects a carpal (wrist bone) to a finger's phalanges.
The term applies to the corresponding structure in other vertebrates—the forelimb section between wrist and digits.
Bones of fingers, toes
- palmHand's flat interior
- wristHand-forearm connection
- knucklesFinger-to-hand joints
- trapeziumQuadrilateral without parallel sides
trapezoid · capitate · lunate · scaphoid · ligaments · tendons · joints · articulation
Split in hard material
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- dislocationForced out of position
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
splint · casting · swelling · deformity · contusion · tendinitis · ganglion · orthopedic
Conversion to bone tissue
- corticalOf an outer layer
- trabecularHaving internal latticework
- periosteumFibrous bone covering
- marrowSoft bone interior
osteoblasts · osteoclasts · mineralization · calcium · collagen · epiphysis · remodeling
Secure manual hold
- graspSeize or understand
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- prehensionAct of grasping objects
pinch · opposition · flexion · extension · abduction · adduction · precision · coordination
phalanges
Bones of fingers, toes
trapezium · trapezoid · capitate · lunate · scaphoid · ligaments · tendons · joints · articulation · proximal
fracture
Split in hard material
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- dislocationForced out of position
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
X-ray · splint · casting · swelling · deformity · contusion · tendinitis · ganglion · orthopedic
ossification
Conversion to bone tissue
- corticalOf an outer layer
- trabecularHaving internal latticework
- periosteumFibrous bone covering
marrow · osteoblasts · osteoclasts · mineralization · calcium · collagen · epiphysis · remodeling
grip
Secure manual hold
- graspSeize or understand
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
prehension · pinch · opposition · flexion · extension · abduction · adduction · precision · coordination · typing
metacarpusphalanges
Bones of fingers, toes
carpus · digits · carpal bones · wrist