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That all depends on what you compare it to. In strict anatomy language, a bone that is longer than it is wide is a long bone. But even if it's a "long bone" by definition, it's still fairly short in everyday terms - particularly when compared to the femur for instance.
the metatarsals are long bones, despite the name. short bones look like cubes, at carpal and tarsals
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Is the metacarpal bone a short bone a flat bone or an irregular bone?
Tarsals and carpals are short bones. Metacarpals, metatarsals and phalanges are long bones.
The short bone that attaches to the third metacarpal is the?
Capitate
What bone is attached to the third metacarpal bone?
The capitate bone.
Which bone articulates with the 4th metacarpal?
The fourth metacarpal bone articulates with the fourth proximal phalanx in the hand.
The third metacarpal bone of a horse is called?
The third metacarpal bone of a horse is called the cannon bone or shin bone. The canon bone is the major support bone of body weight.
What bone is in the palm?
Metacarpal bones
What term is applied to a common fracture of the fifth metacarpal?
A common fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone of the hand is often referred to as the "Boxer's Fracture." The fifth metacarpal is the bone in the hand that attaches to the pinky finger.
Osteotomy on the fingers metacarpal procedure?
An osteotomy on the fingers metacarpal is a surgical procedure where the bone in the metacarpal of a finger is cut and reshaped to correct deformities or improve function. It is commonly done to correct conditions like arthritis or fractures that affect the metacarpal bone. The procedure aims to realign the bone and restore proper function and alignment in the finger.
What is the bone that form the framework of the hand?
Metacarpal bones
What is the third metacarpal bone of a horse called?
The third metacarpal bone of a horse is called the "cannon bone." It is located between the knee and the fetlock joint and is essential for weight-bearing and locomotion.
What bone carries the hand?
The metacarpal bones in the palm of the hand carry and support the hand. There are five metacarpal bones in each hand that connect the fingers to the wrist.
Which bone is immediately distal to the first metacarpal?
The proximal phalanx of the thumb is immediately distal to the first metacarpal. In other words, the bone of the lower thumb connects to the first metcarpal.
