metacarpi

/ˌmɛtəˈkɑːrpi/

Definitions

1. noun

The bones that connect the metacarpal bones to the carpals in the human hand.

“The surgeon carefully examined the metacarpi to assess the extent of the injury.”

Synonyms

  • carpal bones
  • hand bones
  • metacarpal bones

Antonyms

  • digits
  • fingers