Bones of the Upper Extremities (arm and hand)

Front

What is the name of the bone located in the wrist that is shaped like a crescent moon?

Back

Lunate

Front

What are the long bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers called?

Back

Metacarpals

Front

Which bone in the upper arm is the largest and connects the shoulder to the elbow?

Back

Humerus

Front

What is the name of the bone in the forearm that is located on the thumb side?

Back

Radius

Front

Which bone in the forearm is located on the opposite side of the radius?

Back

Ulna

Front

What is the name of the wrist bone that is also known as the wrist's pea-shaped bone?

Back

Pisiform

Front

Which wrist bone is located next to the lunate and is shaped like a pyramid?

Back

Triquetrum

Front

What is the term for the small bones that make up the fingers?

Back

Phalanges

Front

How many carpal bones are there in the human wrist?

Back

Eight

Front

What is the function of the metacarpals in the hand?

Back

They provide structure and support to the hand and connect the wrist to the fingers.