Glossary

Metacarpus
The joints and bones of a forelimb located between the carpus (wrist) and the phalanges (fingers).


Metatarsus
The joints and bones of a hind limb located between the tarsus (ankle) and the phalanges (toes).


Metacarpal
Relating to, or located in, the metacarpus.
Bones that constitute the palm of the human hand.

Bones that constitute the palm of the human hand.

Metatarsal
Relating to, or located in, the metatarsus.
Bones that constitute the arch of the human foot.

Bones that constitute the arch of the human foot.

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Metapodial
Relating to, or located in, the metacarpus or the metatarsus.
A metacarpal or a metatarsal bone.
Metatarsals of Domestic Cat