Anatomy

Carpometacarpal Joints

The articulations between the CARPAL BONES and the METACARPAL BONES.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The articulations between the CARPAL BONES and the METACARPAL BONES.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Carpometacarpal Joint
  • Joint, Carpometacarpal
  • Joints, Carpometacarpal

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2007

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  1. A02w.835w.583w.405w.200w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Carpometacarpal Joints. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D052737. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D052737
  2. Carpometacarpal Joints. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpometacarpal_joint
  3. Carpometacarpal Joints. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12383338