A. Fingers (Phalanges)
- 2nd – 5th finger- with three phalanges (proximal, middle and distal)
- Thumb- with two phalanges (proximal and distal)
B. Hand
- Five metacarpal bones (base and head)
C. Wrist (Carpals)
Carpal bones (8)
Proximal Row (Lateral to Medial)
- Navicular/ Scaphoid
- Lunate/ Semilunar
- Triangular/ triquetrium/ triquetral
- Pisiform
Distal Row (Lateral to Medial)
- Greater Multangular/ trapezium
- Lesser Multangular/ trapezeus
- Capitate/ Os magnum/ Capitatum
- Hamate/ Unciform
Other Terms
Pollex- another term for thumb
Ungulate Process of tuft- supports fingernails
Description of each carpal bone
Pisiform- smallest carpal bone, pear- shaped
Capitate- the largest carpal bone, shaped like a head
Scaphoid- most commonly fractured carpal bone, boat- shaped
Lunate- crescent- shaped (half- moon)
Triquetrium- triangular- shaped
Trapezoid- similar to trapezium but smaller
Trapezium- four- sided bone
Hamate- hook- shaped
