掌骨

Reading

Kana: しょうこつ

Romaji: shōkotsu

Definition

noun

adj-no

1

bones of the palm (esp. the metacarpals, but sometimes also including the carpals)

Note: obscure term

See also: 中手骨

Kanji

掌

Readings: ショウ、 てのひら、 たなごころ

Meanings: manipulate, rule, administer, conduct, palm of hand

骨

Readings: コツ、 ほね

Meanings: skeleton, bone, remains, frame