Carpometacarpal

/kɑrpoʊmɛtəˈkɑrpəl/ adjective

Relating to or connecting the carpals (wrist bones) and the metacarpals (hand bones) in the wrist and hand.

From carpus (wrist) and metacarpus (hand bones), plus -al. This anatomical term describes the joint and structures between these two regions of the hand.

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