Metacarpal (Noun)
Meaning
Any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor told her that the injury was severe enough to potentially cause long-term damage to the metacarpal bone.
- A strong X-ray revealed a fracture in the third metacarpal of her left hand.
- Boxing gloves can sometimes protect the metacarpals of the hands from severe damage.
- The metacarpal bones, including the first one, are among the most commonly fractured ones in the hand.
- Damage to the metacarpals may require weeks of immobilization and rehabilitation.