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PRONUNCIATION OF METACARPUS

metacarpus  [ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METACARPUS

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Metacarpus is a noun.
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WHAT DOES METACARPUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

metacarpus

Metacarpus

In human anatomy, the metacarpus is the intermediate part of the hand skeleton that is located between the phalanges and the carpus which forms the connection to the forearm. The metacarpus consists of metacarpal bones. Its equivalent in the foot is the metatarsus.

Definition of metacarpus in the English dictionary

The definition of metacarpus in the dictionary is the skeleton of the hand between the wrist and the fingers, consisting of five long bones. Other definition of metacarpus is the corresponding bones in other vertebrates.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METACARPUS


acarpous
eɪˈkɑːpəs
angiocarpous
ˌændʒɪəʊˈkɑːpəs
anthocarpous
ˌænθəʊˈkɑːpəs
artocarpus
ˌɑːtəʊˈkɑːpəs
carpometacarpus
ˌkɑːpəʊˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəs
carpus
ˈkɑːpəs
dipterocarpous
ˌdɪptərəʊˈkɑːpəs
eccremocarpus
ˌɛkrəməˈkɑːpəs
encarpus
ɪnˈkɑːpəs
heterocarpous
ˌhɛtərəʊˈkɑːpəs
pachycarpous
ˌpækɪˈkɑːpəs
parthenocarpous
ˌpɑːθənəʊˈkɑːpəs
polycarpous
ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːpəs
pseudocarpous
ˌsjuːdəʊˈkɑːpəs
rhizocarpous
ˌraɪzəʊˈkɑːpəs
schizocarpous
ˌskɪzəˈkɑːpəs
stegocarpous
ˌstɛɡəʊˈkɑːpəs
streptocarpus
ˌstrɛptəˈkɑːpəs
syncarpous
sɪnˈkɑːpəs
xylocarpous
ˌzaɪləˈkɑːpəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METACARPUS

metabolomics
metaboly
metabotropic receptor
metacarpal
metacarpi
metacenter
metacentre
metacentric
metacercaria
metacercariae
metacercarial
metachromatic
metachromatism
metachronism
metachroses
metachrosis
metacinnabarite
metacognition
metacomputer
metacomputing

WORDS THAT END LIKE METACARPUS

Apus
campus
Canopus
corpus
habeas corpus
hippocampus
lupus
octopus
Oedipus
off-campus
Olympus
on-campus
opus
platypus
pus
rhizopus
rumpus
Scopus
writ of habeas corpus
xenopus

Synonyms and antonyms of metacarpus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «metacarpus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METACARPUS

Find out the translation of metacarpus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of metacarpus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «metacarpus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metacarpo
570 millions of speakers

English

metacarpus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

metacarpus
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سنع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пясти
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metacarpo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

করকুর্চাস্থি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

métacarpe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Metacarpus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mittelhand
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中手
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

metacarpus
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Metacarpus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phần giưa của bàn tay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அங்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेटाकार्पस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eltarağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metacarpo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

śródręcze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

п´ясті
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metacarp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετακάρπιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hand wortel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

händerna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metacarpus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of metacarpus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METACARPUS»

The term «metacarpus» is normally little used and occupies the 130.441 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METACARPUS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «metacarpus» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «metacarpus» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about metacarpus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METACARPUS»

Discover the use of metacarpus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to metacarpus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Animals in Ritual and Economy in a Roman Frontier Community: ...
Phase Find nr Species Element Withers height Method Withers height Method Context 7 164.072/1 Cattle metacarpus L 131.0 vD/B 121.4 B/vWB PHW 7 S618 Cattle metacarpus 112.5 vD/B 110.7 B/vWB OTW 7 S618 Cattle metacarpus 130.5 ...
Maaike Groot, 2008
2
Equine MRI
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the third metacarpus or metatarsus, and the proximal phalanx such that the central slice divides the bones into two equally sized and shaped medial and lateral halves (Figure 3.6). Frontalimagesare ...
Rachel C. Murray, 2010
3
De Humani Corporis Fabrica:
120 Chapter XXVI The content of this chapter is illustrated in figures 1 and 2 of the preceding chapter; these show the hand in general including the metacarpus (symbols I, II, III. Illly. In addition, figure 1 of the following chapter will depict ...
Andreas Vesalius, 1998
4
Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians
The carpus, metacarpus, and digits are typically radiographed in one view. If there is a particular area of interest, center and measure on this site. See Figure 20-24 for anatomy of the carpal joints of various species. Distal epiphysis of radius ...
Marg Brown, Lois C. Brown, 2013
5
Viktorjev spodmol in Mala Triglavca
Metacarpus III in IV ter astragalus iz faze Viktor (plast brez keramike) po dimenzijah lahko v Sloveniji z veliko verjetnostjo pripišemo divjemu prašiču (glej Bokonvi l995), kar bi lahko rekli tudi o metacarpus II iz faze Viktor (plast s keramiko).
Ivan Turk, 2004
6
The Acheulian Site of Gesher Benot Ya‘aqov Volume III: ...
... fragment 1 Tib-1-1 1 Bos p. taurus Tibia 1, fragment 2 Tib-1-2 1 Ovis aries Metacarpus 1 Mc-1 1 1 Ovis aries Metatarsus 1 Mt-1 2 1 Ovis aries Metacarpus 2 Mc-2 3 Ovis aries Metatarsus 2 Mt-2 4 Bos p. taurus Femur 2, fragment 1 Fem-2-1 5 ...
Sabine Gaudzinski-Windheuser, Lutz Kindler, Naama Goren-Inbar, 2011
7
Protection and Functioning of the Hands in Cold Climates
The flaw probably stems chiefly from the second basic assumption, namely, that no heat transfer takes place by conduction between the fingers and the metacarpus. Since, as can be deduced from Figure 23, there was a temperature difference ...
United States. Army. Quartermaster Research and Engineering Command, 1957
8
AO Principles of Equine Osteosynthesis
107 follow-ups data entry 354 fractures carpometacarpal joint 179 carpus 57 codes exercise induced 357 long bone 365 distal phalanx, abaxial 121 distal phalanx, axial 115 exercise induced i lassification ol 353 fatigue metacarpus 179 femur ...
Gustave E. Fackelman, Jörg A. Auer, David M. Nunamaker, 2000
9
Transactions of the Linnean Society
the ATLANT AL LIMB-5' in tbe Bactrian Camel. (Length) °f the C"bil"5- Proximo- digital Dimensions (Length) of the Metacarpus. i J Dimen- l Din _ Starts“ Measuremmts. Dimem Izrolipir D151 Actual Measurements. Dimen. Pr0poI'- Difil sions.
‎1833
10
Memoirs: Being a New Abridgment of the Philosophical ...
... made in the middle of the external bone of the first phaUnx of the Carpus, was continued with the rest thro' the bones of the second phalanx, to those of the Metacarpus, where they ran from one extremity to the other ; that is, the outer part of ...
Royal Society (Great Britain), Benjamin Baddam, 1740

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METACARPUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term metacarpus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Evaluation of intravenous regional perfusion with amphotericin B …
The pythiosis lesions were located in different regions, including the radius (20 %), carpus (6.66 %), metacarpus (6.66 %), tibia (6.66 %), tarsus ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jul 15»
2
Costa Rica trip ends with adventure tour
Little did I know, I broke my metacarpus bone along the pinkie side of my hand. The rappelling was so much fun. When I first walked out on the ... «Columbus Telegram, Jul 15»
3
Surgery For Felix Verdejo Goes Well
The metacarpus, to be exact, said Gardy Lopez, public relations ace for promoter Top Rank in Puerto Rico. The bone spur was removed, ... «The Sweet Science, Jun 15»
4
Researchers Review Subchondral Bone Remodeling in Racehorses
... during training—in the subchondral bone of the distal metacarpus (lower end of the cannon bone), said Chris Whitton, BVSc, PhD, FACVSc, ... «TheHorse.com, Apr 15»
5
Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Rupture in Older Horses
... signs of acute severe pain and lameness with swelling of the palmar (on the back of the front leg) carpus and/or metacarpus (cannon bone). «TheHorse.com, Jan 15»
6
Catastrophic Injuries in Racing Quarter Horses Studied
... the limb at speed, and it is subject to stress remodeling injuries of the distal metacarpus (lower end of the cannon bone), proximal sesamoid, ... «TheHorse.com, Dec 14»
7
MotoGP Misano Images Gallery D
Di Meglio suffered a displaced fracture of fourth and fifthth metacarpus of his left hand and will require surgery. Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda ... «Mcnews.com.au, Sep 14»
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MotoGP Misano Images Gallery C
Di Meglio suffered a displaced fracture of fourth and fifthth metacarpus of his left hand and will require surgery. Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda ... «Mcnews.com.au, Sep 14»
9
Remarkable Rossi claims first win of 2014 as Marquez crashes
Di Meglio suffered a displaced fracture of fourth and fifthth metacarpus of his left hand and will require surgery. Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda MotoGP) also fell out of ... «Superbike News, Sep 14»
10
MotoGP Misano Images Gallery B
Di Meglio suffered a displaced fracture of fourth and fifthth metacarpus of his left hand and will require surgery. Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda ... «Mcnews.com.au, Sep 14»

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