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Mittelhand

metacarpus, palm bones

noun MIT-el-hant Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Mittelhand refers to the five metacarpal bones forming the main part of the hand between wrist and fingers. Mittelhandknochen are frequently fractured in punching injuries ('Boxer's fracture'), which is a commonly cited medical scenario.

Examples

"Ein Schlag mit der Faust kann Mittelhandknochen brechen."

Natural Translation

A punch with the fist can break metacarpal bones.

Literal Translation

A blow with the fist can metacarpal-bones break.

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