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METACARPOPHALANGEAL JOINT Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the phrase metacarpophalangeal joint. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase metacarpophalangeal joint. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for METACARPOPHALANGEAL JOINT

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knuckle
nounn
noun

• a joint of a finger when the fist is closed

verb

• press or rub with the knuckles

• shoot a marble while keeping one's knuckles on the ground

knuckle joint
nounn
noun

• a joint of a finger when the fist is closed

• a joint allowing movement in one plane only

Best Hypernyms For METACARPOPHALANGEAL JOINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for metacarpophalangeal joint, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
diarthrosis joint
Phrases (2)
articulatio synovialissynovial joint

Alternatives for KNUCKLE

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