metacarpal

/ˌˈmɛdəˌˈkɑrpəl/

Other forms: metacarpals

Definitions of metacarpal

1. adjective

   of or relating to the metacarpus
   “metacarpal bones”
2. noun

   any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
   synonyms: metacarpal bone

   type of:

   bone, os

   rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates