metapodial

metapodial
Of or pertaining to the human metacarpal bones (between the wrist and fingers) or the metatarsal bones (between the ankle and toes); of or pertaining to the equivalent bones in animals.
2. noun
A metapodial bone.

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  • Metapodial — Metapodials are long bones of the hand (metacarpals) and feet (metatarsals) which connect the digits to the centers. In humans, five are present in each hand and foot. Categories: Bones of the upper limbBones of the lower limb …   Wikipedia

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