noun
- Plural of metacarpus; the group of five bones in the palm of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The metacarpuses are essential for gripping and manipulating objects.
- A fracture in one of the metacarpuses can significantly affect hand function.
- The doctor examined the patient's metacarpuses to check for any injuries.
- Athletes often experience stress fractures in their metacarpuses due to repetitive impact.
- The anatomy textbook included detailed diagrams of the metacarpuses and their articulations.