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...
- (also referred to as palmar or volar ligaments) are found in the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints, where they reinforce the joint...
- digital extremities are attached the collateral ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joints. The base (basis) or carpal extremity is of a cuboidal form...
- The lumbricals are intrinsic muscles of the hand that flex the metacarpophalangeal joints, and extend the interphalangeal joints. The lumbrical muscles...
- with the fingers are the metacarpophalangeal joints known as the knuckles. At the palmar aspect of the first metacarpophalangeal joints are small, almost...
- hand's midline (ray of middle finger) and ****ist in flexion at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extension at the interphalangeal joints of the index,...
- 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...
- anatomy, the radial (RCL) and ulnar (UCL) collateral ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) of the hand are the primary stabilisers of the MCP 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...
- induce spasm of the muscles of the hand and forearm. The wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints flex, the DIP and PIP joints extend, and the fingers adduct...