Chapter 6 - Bones of the Arms and Hands
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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.
