carpometacarpal joint
articulationes carpometacarpeæ
The carpometacarpal joints (CMC) are joints in the wrist that articulates the distal row of carpal bones and the proximal bases of the metacarpal bones.
| Type | Bone |
| Parent Structure | manus joint |
| Latin Name | articulationes carpometacarpeæ |
| FMA ID | 35287 |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carpometacarpal joint?
The carpometacarpal joints (CMC) are joints in the wrist that articulates the distal row of carpal bones and the proximal bases of the metacarpal bones.
What is the Latin name for the carpometacarpal joint?
The Latin name for the carpometacarpal joint is articulationes carpometacarpeæ.
Related Structures
1st arch mandibular component
ventral mandibular arch
1st arch mandibular ectoderm
ectoderm of mandibular component
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme
mandibular component mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest
1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft
1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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