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Metacarpophalangeal joint structure

Known as: knuckles, Metacarpophalangeal joints, joints metacarpal 
The spheroid synovial joints between the metacarpals and the proximal phalanges of the hand.
National Institutes of Health

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Blood supply aspectsCapsulodesis of metacarpophalangeal joint; three or four digitsCapsulodesis of metacarpophalangeal joint; two digitsMetacarpophalangeal joint structure of middle finger

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Hand joint structureJoints

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Metacarpophalangeal joint structure of index finger

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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
The relationship between tooth mineralization and early radiographic evidence of the ulnar sesamoid.
The relationship between early radiographic evidence of calcification of the adductor sesamoid of the first metacarpophalangeal… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Crystal structure of a DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (DNA primase)
Primases are essential components of the DNA replication apparatus in every organism. They catalyze the synthesis of… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Structure of the complex between the HIV-1 nucleocapsid protein NCp7 and the single-stranded pentanucleotide d(ACGCC).
The nucleocapsid protein NCp7 of HIV-1 Mal contains two successive Zn knuckles of the CX2CX4HX4C type and plays a major role in… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Crystal structures of Bacillus stearothermophilus adenylate kinase with bound Ap5A, Mg2+ Ap5A, and Mn2+ Ap5A reveal an intermediate lid position and six coordinate octahedral geometry for bound Mg2…
Crystal structures of Bacillus stearothermophilus adenylate kinase with bound Ap5A, Mn2+ Ap5A, and Mg2+ Ap5A have been determined… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
The Plant U1 Small Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Particle 70K Protein Interacts with Two Novel Serine/Arginine–Rich Proteins
The U1 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particle (U1 snRNP) 70K protein (U1-70K), one of the three U1 snRNP–specific proteins, is… 
Review
1996
Review
1996
High implant fracture incidence with Sutter silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty.
Review
1993
Review
1993
Association between Bovine Collagen Dermal Implants and a Dermatomyositis or a Polymyositis-like Syndrome
Table. SI Units Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are uncommon, acquired inflammatory myopathologic abnormalities [1]. Regional… 
Review
1986
Review
1986
The incidence and pattern of hand fractures in children.
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Comparison of static and dynamic biomechanical models.
To quantify spinal stress biomechanical models are often used. Static models reveal the postural effects due to gravity, while… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Ligamentous structures of the metacarpophalangeal joint: A quantitative anatomic study
The ligamentous structure of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the index finger in human cadavers was studied by gross… 
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