Table 6 Measurements of the anatomical characteristics of the natural and 3D printed models of the metacarpal bones II-III-IV
Anatomical characteristics | Bones (mm) | 3D-printed models (mm) |
|---|---|---|
Thickness of the Trochlea of the metacarpal bone III - measured lateromedially | 50.1 | 50.5 |
Trochlea crest of the metacarpal bone III | 13.5 | 13.7 |
Thickness of the metacarpal bone II - craniocaudal measurement | 21.9 | 23.2 |
Thickness of the metacarpal bone IV – craniocaudal measurement | 20.3 | 20.4 |
Thickness of the distal end (button) of the metacarpal bone II – measured lateromedially | 5.5 | 5.8 |
Length of metacarpal bone III – from the articular surface to crest of the trochlea | 248.6 | 248.9 |