Upper Limb bones

Front

What is the scapula?

Back

The scapula, also known as the shoulder blade, is a flat, triangular bone located in the upper back. It connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone).

Front

What are phalanges?

Back

Phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes. Each finger has three phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal), while the thumb has two.

Front

What is the scaphoid bone?

Back

The scaphoid is one of the carpal bones located in the wrist. It is shaped like a boat and is important for wrist movement.

Front

What is the radius?

Back

The radius is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the thumb side. It runs parallel to the ulna.

Front

What is the trapezium bone?

Back

The trapezium is one of the carpal bones in the wrist, located at the base of the thumb. It allows for thumb movement.

Front

What is the humerus?

Back

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Front

What is the ulna?

Back

The ulna is the second long bone in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb. It is longer than the radius.

Front

What are carpals?

Back

Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist. They allow for a wide range of wrist movements.

Front

What are metacarpals?

Back

Metacarpals are the five bones that form the middle part of the hand, connecting the wrist to the fingers.

Front

What are tarsals?

Back

Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot.