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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.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure manus joint
Latin Name articulationes carpometacarpeæ
FMA ID 35287

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:35287 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0011119 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — carpometacarpal joint Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.