Assertion: metacarpal | /r/HasAspect | articular facets
Facets:
value: on the sides of its base
type: LOCATION
value: for intermetacarpal articulations
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: In contrast to the other metacarpals, the first metacarpal has no articular facets on the sides of its base (for intermetacarpal articulations) because it articulates exclusively with the trapezium.
text: This metacarpal has multiple articular facets on its base, which is shaped somewhat like a styloid process with an articular facet on the radial-dorsal surface, for articulating with the distal carpal bone capitate.
text: In contrast to the other metacarpals, the first metacarpal has no articular facets on the sides of its base (for intermetacarpal articulations) because it articulates exclusively with the trapezium.