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metacarpus 1. the skeleton of the hand between the wrist and the fingers, consisting of five long bones 2. the corresponding bones in other vertebrates metacarpus [¦med·ə′kär·pəs] (anatomy) The portion of a hand or forefoot between the carpus and the phalanges. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The site selected for the application of the strain gauge on the 6 metacarpals was on the dorsomedial surface approximately 60% of the distance between the proximal and distal ends of the metacarpal bone. Reductions in mean live fetal weight and an elevated incidence of incomplete ossification of the metacarpals were seen in rabbits dosed at 150 mg/kg/day. A working splint is one that provides full support at the wrist and hand but ends at the heads of the metacarpals, allowing use of the fingers in activities of daily living. |
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