Metacarpal base
Basis ossis metacarpi
- Latin synonym: Basis ossis metacarpei
- Synonym: Base
- Related terms: Base of metacarpal
Definition
The Base (Carpal Extremity) is of a cuboidal form, and broader behind than in front: it articulates with the carpus, and with the adjoining metacarpal bones; its dorsal and volar surfaces are rough, for the attachment of ligaments.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
