The Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges

These flashcards cover the key concepts and terminology related to the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges as described in the lecture notes.

What are the three main categories of bones in the hand and wrist?

Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges.

What bone is found in the distal part of the finger?

Distal phalanx.

What type of bone is located between the proximal and distal phalanges?

Middle phalanx.

Name one of the carpal bones that articulate with the radius.

Scaphoid.

What is the structure that forms the base of the fingers?

Metacarpals.

Identify the carpal bone located medial to the scaphoid and lateral to the triquetrum.

Lunate.

What carpal bone is shaped like a pea?

Pisiform.

Which bone in the wrist is the most lateral carpal bone in the proximal row?

Scaphoid.

What is the name of the carpal bone also known as the 'hook bone'?

Hamate.

Which carpal bone articulates with the first metacarpal?

Trapezium.

How many phalanges does each finger have?

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