Junction

What does "Junction" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In a medical context, "junction" refers to the point where two things meet or connect. In the case of a bone, like the metacarpal mentioned in the document, it's the area where two parts of the bone come together. For example, the middle and distal thirds of the metacarpal shaft would be two parts of the same bone, and the junction would be where these two parts meet.

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