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.
The metacarpal bones form the skeleton of the palm.
A shorter term for the metacarpus, often used in compound words or medical contexts.
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.
I fell and hit the bones on the back of my hand.
Literally 'bones of the palm', used when referring to the metacarpus from the palm side.
The bones in my palm hurt.