Landmark · Skeletal system

Metacarpal base

Basis ossis metacarpi

System: Skeletal system
Regions: Upper limb, Hand
Side: Left and right
Landmark on: Third metacarpal bone

Third metacarpal bone, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

The base (basis) or carpal extremity is of a cuboidal form, and broader behind than in front: it articulates with the carpal bones and with the adjoining metacarpal bones; its dorsal and volar surfaces are rough, for the attachment of ligaments.

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Names

Latin: Basis ossis metacarpi
English: Metacarpal base
French: Base de l'os métacarpien
Spanish: Base del hueso metacarpiano
Portuguese: Base metacarpal