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The proximal articular surface of the first metacarpal is ... shaped.
saddle
The lateral side of the first metacarpal (sometimes) shows a distinct...
tubercle.
The first metacarpal articulates with the...
trapezium
The second metacarpal articulates with the...
trapezoid
The third metacarpal articulates with the...
capitate.
The fourth and fifth metacarpals articulate with the...
hamate.
Carpal bones, proximal row, lateral to medial...
schaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, psiform.
Carpal bones, distal row, lateral to medial...
trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Proximal phalanges have ... shaped proximal facets.
concave,oval
Proximal phalanges have sharp medial and lateral...
borders.
Proximal phalanges have ... shaped heads.
groove
Intermediate phalanges have ... shaped proximal facets.
groove