I WONDER - What Are Bones Called In The Fingers?

The video tutorial explains the structure of finger bones, known as phalanges, and their arrangement in both fingers and thumbs. It highlights the differences between the thumb and other fingers, focusing on the number of phalanges. The tutorial also covers how these bones connect through joints, allowing for various movements, and describes the knuckles' role in forming a fist.

What are the small bones in the fingers called?

• Metacarpals

• Phalanges

• Carpals

• Tarsals

How many phalanges does each finger, except the thumb, have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which phalanges are present in the thumb?

• Proximal and Middle

• Middle and Distal

• Proximal and Distal

• All three types

What allows the fingers to bend and move?

• Ligaments

• Joints

• Tendons

• Muscles

What are the joints in the fingers commonly known as?

• Elbows

• Ankles

• Knuckles

• Wrists