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Carpals

Eight small wrist bones arranged in two rows that allow wrist movement and serve as attachment sites for muscles.

<p>Eight small wrist bones arranged in two rows that allow wrist movement and serve as attachment sites for muscles.</p><p></p>
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Metacarpals

Long bones of the palm numbered 1–5 (thumb to pinky) that support the palm and allow movement of the wrist, thumb, and fingers.

<p>Long bones of the palm numbered 1–5 (thumb to pinky) that support the palm and allow movement of the wrist, thumb, and fingers.</p><p></p>
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How many metacarpals are in one hand?

5 metacarpals.

<p>5 metacarpals.</p><p></p>
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Phalanges

Finger bones consisting of proximal, middle, and distal phalanges (except the thumb), which allow movement of fingers and thumb and provide muscle attachment sites.

<p>Finger bones consisting of proximal, middle, and distal phalanges (except the thumb), which allow movement of fingers and thumb and provide muscle attachment sites.</p><p></p>
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How many phalanges are in one hand?

14 phalanges.

<p>14 phalanges.</p><p></p>
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What types of phalanges does the thumb have?

The thumb has only 2 phalanges: proximal and distal.

<p>The thumb has only 2 phalanges: proximal and distal.</p><p></p>
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How many phalanges do digits 2–5 have?

Digits 2–5 have 3 phalanges each.

<p>Digits 2–5 have 3 phalanges each.</p><p></p>

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