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    Metacarpal bones

    Author: Scott A. Sheffield MS

    Last update: Oct 11th, 2022

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    Metacarpal Bone Anatomy on Palmar View:

    Metacarpal Bones: (Gr., meta, beyond + karpos, wrist) – five bones found in palm of hand. Numbering of bones begins on thumb side.

    1. image description1st metacarpal
    Anterior view of hand
    1st metacarpal bone
    1st metacarpal bone
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    1. image description2nd metacarpal
    Anterior view of hand
    2nd metacarpal bone
    2nd metacarpal bone
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    1. image description3rd metacarpal

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    Anterior view of hand
    Palmar view of the bones of the right hand with the third metacarpal bone highlighted and labeled.
    3rd metacarpal bone
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    1. image description4th metacarpal
    Anterior view of hand
    4th metacarpal bone
    4th metacarpal bone
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    1. image description5th metacarpal
    Anterior view of hand
    5th metacarpal bone
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