Translation guide
The metacarpus is the part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers, consisting of five metacarpal bones. In Japanese, this is typically referred to using anatomical terms.
Referring to the metacarpus as a whole in medical or anatomical contexts.
The standard anatomical term for the metacarpal bones collectively, often used to refer to the metacarpus.
A shorter term for the metacarpus, often used in compound words or medical contexts.
中手骨骨折はボクサーによく見られます。
Metacarpal fractures are common in boxers.
Describing the metacarpus in non-specialist language, such as when pointing to the back of the hand.
Literally 'bones of the back of the hand', a common way to refer to the metacarpal area in everyday conversation.
転んで手の甲の骨を打った。
I fell and hit the bones on the back of my hand.
中手骨は手のひらの骨格を形成しています。
The metacarpal bones form the skeleton of the palm.
Literally 'bones of the palm', used when referring to the metacarpus from the palm side.
手のひらの骨が痛い。
The bones in my palm hurt.