The metacarpus is composed of five small long bones that compose the bony core of the hand. Learn their anatomy and function at Kenhub!

In human anatomy, the metacarpal bones or metacarpus, also known as the "palm bones", are the appendicular bones that form the intermediate part of the hand ...

The basic function of the metacarpals is to act as the bridge between the wrist and fingers, forming the framework of the hand. Together as the carpus, it is ...

31 мар. 2024 г. · The bones of the hand provide support and movement to the soft tissues. They can be categorised into three different types:.

Metacarpus indicates the hand section comprising five metacarpal bones and corresponding to the palm region. It is analogous to the metatarsus of the foot.

In humans the five metacarpals are flat at the back of the hand and bowed on the palmar side; they form a longitudinal arch that accommodates the muscles, ...

The metacarpals are critical to the shape and function of the hand and serve as a framework to bridge the carpus to the phalanges. As the most proximal of ...

23 янв. 2018 г. · The metacarpals are long bones within the hand that are connected to the carpals, or wrist bones, and to the phalanges, or finger bones.

11 окт. 2024 г. · They form the only hard tissue in the palm and give the palm a rigid structure. Another important function of the metacarpal bones is the ...