metacarpophalangeal joint
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek words 'meta' meaning 'beyond', 'karpos' meaning 'wrist', 'phalanx' meaning 'finger', and 'arthron' meaning 'joint'.
مثال
- The metacarpophalangeal joint allows for flexion and extension of the fingers.
- Injuries to the metacarpophalangeal joint can result in limited hand movement.
- The surgeon performed a procedure to repair the damaged metacarpophalangeal joint.
ترکیبهای رایج
Metacarpophalangeal joint Metacarpal bones Metacarpal fracture Metacarpal region
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a joint of a finger when the fist is closed