Fourth metacarpal bone
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fourth-metacarpal-bone-286-14607020
title:
Fourth metacarpal bone
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The fourth metacarpal bone is shorter and smaller than the third. The base is small and quadrilateral; its superior surface presents two facets, a large one medially for articulation with the hamate, and a small one laterally for the capitate. On the radial side are two oval facets, for articulation with the third metacarpal; and on the ulnar side a single concave facet, for the fifth metacarpal.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_metacarpal_bone
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2024-02-21T14:55:36Z
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