metacarpophalangeal joint

articulationes metacarpophalangeae

The metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) are of the condyloid kind, formed by the reception of the rounded heads of the metacarpal bones into shallow cavities on the proximal ends of the first phalanges, with the exception of that of the thumb, which presents more of the characters of a ginglymoid joint. Arthritis of the MCP is a distinguishing feature of Rheumatoid Arthritis, as opposed to the distal interphalangeal joint in osteoarthritis. [WP,unvetted].

Type Bone
Parent Structure manus joint
Latin Name articulationes metacarpophalangeae
FMA ID 35246

Sub-structures

metacarpophalangeal joint of manual digit 1 Bone metacarpophalangeal joint of manual digit 2 Bone metacarpophalangeal joint of manual digit 3 Bone metacarpophalangeal joint of manual digit 4 Bone metacarpophalangeal joint of manual digit 5 Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metacarpophalangeal joint?
The metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) are of the condyloid kind, formed by the reception of the rounded heads of the metacarpal bones into shallow cavities on the proximal ends of the first phalanges, with the exception of that of the thumb, which presents more of the characters of a ginglymoid joint
What is the Latin name for the metacarpophalangeal joint?
The Latin name for the metacarpophalangeal joint is articulationes metacarpophalangeae.

Related Structures

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