The ?ve long bones which occupy the HAND between the carpal bones at the wrist and the phalanges of the ?ngers. The large rounded ‘knuckles’ at the root of the ?ngers are formed by the heads of these bones.... metacarpal bones
One of 5 long, cylindrical bones within the hand. The bones run from the wrist to the base of each digit, with the heads of the bones forming the knuckles.... metacarpal bone
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