Human Hand Anatomy and Bones

Dr. Mikey explains an easy way to remember the 27 bones of the human hand. The video divides the bones into carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges, and introduces a mnemonic to remember the eight carpals. The mnemonic 'Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle' helps identify the carpals in two rows. The video also covers the metacarpals and phalanges, explaining why there are only 14 phalanges instead of 15. The missing phalanx is the intermediate one, often forgotten like a middle child.

How many bones are there in the human hand?

• 30

• 27

• 25

• 20

What is the mnemonic used to remember the eight carpals?

• Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle

• Some Try Positions That Lovers Can't Handle

• Lovers Try Some Positions They Can't Handle

• Some People Try Harder Than Others

Which carpal bone does 'S' stand for in the mnemonic?

• Scaphoid

• Scapula

• Sphenoid

• Sternum

What does the 'L' in the mnemonic stand for?

• Lunate

• Lateral

• Lacrimal

• Lambdoid

Which row of carpals is considered the most proximal?

• The top row

• The bottom row

• The middle row

• There is no proximal row

Which carpal bone is described as looking like a little hammer?

• Trapezium

• Pisiform

• Hamate

• Capitate

How many metacarpals are there in the human hand?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which phalange is missing in the human hand?

• None

• Proximal

• Intermediate

• Distal

What is the total number of phalanges in the human hand?

• 15

• 14

• 13

• 16

How do the bones of the hand add up to 27?

• 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 14 phalanges

• 7 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 15 phalanges

• 8 carpals, 6 metacarpals, 13 phalanges

• 9 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 13 phalanges