Bones of the Hand

Front

What is the name of the bone located at the base of the thumb?

Back

Scaphoid

Front

Which bone is situated next to the scaphoid and is crescent-shaped?

Back

Lunate

Front

What are the bones in the fingers called collectively?

Back

Phalanges

Front

What is the name of the bone that is triangular in shape and located on the ulnar side of the wrist?

Back

Triquetrum

Front

What are the long bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers called?

Back

Metacarpals

Front

How many phalanges are there in each finger?

Back

Three (proximal, middle, and distal) except for the thumb which has two.

Front

What is the total number of carpal bones in the human wrist?

Back

Eight

Front

Which carpal bone is the most commonly fractured?

Back

Scaphoid

Front

What is the function of the metacarpals?

Back

They provide structure and support to the hand and allow for movement.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the thumb?

Back

Pollex