DEFINITIONS

metacarpal artery

n.

Any of four arteries on the dorsal surface of the carpus; dorsal metacarpal artery.
Any of three arteries that spring from the deep palmar arch and anastomose with the dorsal metacarpal arteries; palmar metacarpal artery.

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