Variations in the Korean Metacarpal Bones.
- Author:
Young Ju CHOI
;
Hyoung Tae KIM
;
Chang Suk OH
;
Sun Hun KIM
;
Yeun Ju LEE
;
Kyu Yoon AHN
;
Choon Sang BAE
;
Baik Yoon KIM
;
Ha Kyoung KIM
;
Sung Sik PARK
;
Jae Rhyong YOON
;
Jae Kwon CHOI
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH: Metacarpal Bones*
- From:Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology 1988;1(1):39-48
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Six hundred fifty-one metacarpal bones of Koreans were studied for variations in articular and non-articular surface and the number, position and direction of the diaphyseal nutrient foramina. The facets for articulation of the metacarpal bone with one another showed very frequent variations from the standard text-book description. The number and the sites of entry of the diaphyseal nutrient foramina also showed considerable variations. These findings show no apparent racial difference in variations of metacarpal bones between a Korean and an Indian.