Hand Bones

Front

What is the largest carpal bone in the human hand?

Back

Capitate

Front

Which carpal bone is located on the ulnar side of the wrist and is pea-shaped?

Back

Pisiform

Front

What is the name of the bone that is the third distal phalanx of the hand?

Back

3rd distal phalanx

Front

Which bone is referred to as the 4th middle phalanx?

Back

4th middle phalanx

Front

What is the name of the carpal bone that is triangular in shape and located next to the Pisiform?

Back

Triquetrum

Front

What are the eight carpal bones in the human wrist?

Back

Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate

Front

What is the function of the carpal bones?

Back

To facilitate wrist movement and provide stability.

Front

How many phalanges are in each finger of the human hand?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the bones in the fingers?

Back

Phalanges

Front

Which carpal bone articulates with the first metacarpal?

Back

Trapezium