Human Phenotype Ontology term HP_0010049 (Short metacarpal) is diminished length of one or more metacarpal bones in relation to the others of the same hand or to the contralateral metacarpal. Also known as: Brachymetacarpalia, Hypoplastic metacarpal, Metacarpal hypoplasia, Short metacarpals, Shortened long bone of hand, Shortened long bones of hand, Shortened metacarpals, Shortening of metacarpals.