metakarpalknoglene
Metakarpalknoglene, commonly referred to in English as the metacarpal bones, are the five long bones of the hand located between the carpal bones of the wrist and the proximal phalanges of the fingers. They form the palm’s framework and contribute to hand shape and function. They are numbered I to V from the thumb toward the little finger.
Each metacarpal consists of a base at the proximal end, a shaft, and a head at the
The first metacarpal is typically shorter and broader, enabling the thumb’s opposable movement. The second metacarpal