What is metacarpal

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The metacarpals are long bones within the hand that are connected to the carpals, or wrist bones, and to the phalanges, or finger bones. The metacarpals together are referred to as the ‘metacarpus.’ The tops of the metacarpals form the knuckles where they join to the wrist. On the palm side, they are covered with connective tissue. You can feel and see the metacarpals on the back of your hand, through your skin. The five metacarpals are called thumb metacarpal, index metacarpal, middle metacarpal, ring metacarpal, and small metacarpal. Ten percent of all fractures that occur are those to the metacarpals and phalanges, the most common injuries being from car accidents, sports injuries, and work-related injuries. The goal in repairing these injuries is to do so while maintaining strength of hand grip and no residual pain upon using the hand. Boxers tend to have high incidence of fracture to metacarpals, hence the term ‘Boxers Fracture.’

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Answer:

In human anatomy, the metacarpal bones or metacarpus, form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand located between the phalanges of the fingers and the carpal bones of the wrist which forms the connection to the forearm.

Explanation:

Metacarpals – There are five metacarpals, each one related to a digit. Phalanges (Distal) – The bones of the fingers.

They are numbered, and each associated with a digit:

Metacarpal I – Thumb.

Metacarpal II – Index finger.

Metacarpal III – Middle finger.

Metacarpal IV – Ring finger.

Metacarpal V – Little finger.