metacarpal

adj.
Relating to the metacarpus.

n.
Any of the bones of the metacarpus.

metacarpally met'a·car'pal·ly adv.

1. One of five small, long bones forming the metacarpus of the hand which join the fingers to the wrist. The metacarpals radiate from the wrist like spokes, forming the palm of the hand.

2. An adjective pertaining to the metacarpus.

(mĕt'ə-kär'pəl)
adj.

Of or relating to the metacarpus.

n.

Any of the five long bones that form the metacarpus and articulate with the bones of the distal row of the carpus and with the five proximal phalanges.

met'a·car'pal·ly adv.

1. pertaining to the metacarpus.
2. a bone of the metacarpus.

• m. pad — see footpad.
• small m. bone — see splint bone.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
  Synonym: metacarpal bone

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The adjective metacarpal has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to the metacarpus
  Pertains to noun: metacarpus (meaning #1)

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