Definition of Metacarpophalangeal. Meaning of Metacarpophalangeal. Synonyms of Metacarpophalangeal

- The metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) are situated between the metacarpal bones and the proximal phalanges of the fingers. These joints are of the condyloid...
- with the fingers are the metacarpophalangeal joints known as the knuckles. At the palmar aspect of the first metacarpophalangeal joints are small, almost...
- digital extremities are attached the collateral ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joints. The base (basis) or carpal extremity is of a cuboidal form...
- condition in which the wrist and the fingers cannot extend at the metacarpophalangeal joints. The wrist remains partially flexed due to an opposing action...
- The lumbricals are intrinsic muscles of the hand that flex the metacarpophalangeal joints, and extend the interphalangeal joints. The lumbrical muscles...
- the lumbricals. A claw hand presents with a hyperextension at the metacarpophalangeal joints and flexion at the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints...
- tight in all positions during flexion, contrary to those in the metacarpophalangeal joint. The capsule, extensor tendon, and skin are very thin and lax...
- (also referred to as palmar or volar ligaments) are found in the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints, where they reinforce the joint...
- the base of the first phalanx of the thumb, and the capsule of the metacarpophalangeal joint. The abductor pollicis brevis is supplied by the recurrent...
- (Knochen). Anatomically, it is said that the knuckles consist of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints of the finger. The knuckles...