Chapter 6 - Bones of the Arms and Hands

Phalanges (AKA: digits)

Bones of the fingers or toes.

Metacarpus

Bones of the palm of the hand; parts of the hand containing five bones between the carpus and phalanges.

Carpus (AKA: wrist)

Flexible joint composed of eight small, irregular bones (carpals) held together by ligaments.

Ulna

Inner and larger bone in the forearm (lower arm), attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger.

Radius

Smaller bone in the forearm (lower arm) attached to the wrist and located on the same side as the thumb.

Humerus

Uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder.