In many quadrupeds, particularly horses and other larger animals, the metacarpophalangeal joint is referred to as the "fetlock". This term is translated literally as "foot-lock".

Oct 30, 2023 · The metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) are a collection of condyloid joints that connect the metacarpus, or palm of the hand, to the fingers. There are five separate metacarpophalangeal …

Nov 6, 2025 · The metacarpophalangeal joint is an articulation between the metacarpal head and the base of the proximal phalanx. There are five joints located in each hand – one for each digit.

Aug 19, 2025 · The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, commonly known as the knuckle, connects the metacarpal bones of the palm to the finger bones (phalanges). These joints are fundamental for the …

Oct 24, 2023 · The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, also known as “the knuckle,” is formed by the metacarpal head and proximal phalanx articulation (see Image. Metacarpophalangeal Articulation). …

The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints are the knuckle joints where the metacarpal bones of the hand meet the proximal phalanges of the fingers. These synovial joints allow flexion, extension, abduction, …

The large joints in the hand at the base of each finger are known as the metacarpophalangeal (MP, or MCP) joints. They act as complex hinge joints and are important for both power grip and pinch activities.

Oct 2, 2024 · Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joint arthritis typically presents with pain, swelling, and limited motion. Inflammatory etiology is much more common than osteoarthritis

Hand bones are called metacarpals. The finger bones are called phalanges. The metacarpophalangeal joint (MP joint), or knuckle, is where the finger bones meet the hand bones. At the MP joints, the …

The large joints in the hand at the base of each finger are known as the metacarpophalangeal (MP, or MCP) joints (see Figure 1). They act as complex hinge joints and are important for both power grip …