Glossary
 Metacarpophalangeal Joint
Metacarpophalangeal Joint

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Metacarpophalangeal Joint
Joint between metacarpal bones and proximal phalanges of toes of the forefoot.
Joins the metacarpus to the digits (toes or fingers).
Abbreviated to the MCP joint.
Cf. metatarsophalangeal joint