Anatomy

Metacarpophalangeal Joint

The articulation between a metacarpal bone and a phalanx.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The articulation between a metacarpal bone and a phalanx.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Joint, Metacarpophalangeal
  • Joints, Metacarpophalangeal
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joints

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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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Indexing Annotation

primates only

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History Note

1990(1977); was see under FINGER JOINT 1977-1989

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Previous Indexing

  • Finger Joint (1966-1976)
  • Metacarpus (1966-1976)

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Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.583w.405w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metacarpophalangeal Joint. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008662. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008662
  2. Metacarpophalangeal Joint. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacarpophalangeal_joint
  3. Metacarpophalangeal Joint. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14698418