Bones Hand and Foot Flashcards

Study Notes

Bones of the Hand

Carpals: Eight wrist bones that provide flexibility and support to the wrist.
Metacarpals: Five long bones located in the palm, connecting carpals to the fingers.
Phalanges (hand): Bones in the fingers, each finger consists of three phalanges (except the thumb which has two).
Distal Phalanges: The bone located at the tip of each finger.
Proximal Phalanges: Bones closest to the palm, connecting with the metacarpals.
Intermediate Phalanges: The middle bones in the fingers, present in each finger except for the thumb.

Bones of the Foot

Phalanges (foot): Bones that make up the toes, with each toe consisting of three phalanges (except the big toe which has two).
Metatarsals: Five long bones in the midfoot that connect to the phalanges of the toes.
Talus: The ankle bone that connects the foot to the leg.
Calcaneous: Also known as the heel bone, it is the largest bone in the foot.
Medial Cuneiform: One of the cuneiform bones in the foot, located on the inner side.
Intermediate Cuneiform: The middle cuneiform bone.
Lateral Cuneiform: The outermost cuneiform bone in the foot.
Cuboid: A cube-shaped bone in the foot, situated on the lateral side.
Navicular: A boat-shaped bone located in the middle of the foot, anterior to the talus.

Additional Wrist Bones

Scaphoid: The largest carpal bone, located on the thumb side of the wrist.
Lunate: Located next to the scaphoid, it is crescent-shaped.
Triquetrum: A pyramidal wrist bone situated next to the lunate.
Pisiform: A small pea-shaped bone located in front of the triquetrum.
Trapezium: A carpal bone at the base of the thumb.
Trapezoid: The carpal bone located next to trapezium.
Capitate: The largest carpal bone, found in the center of the wrist.
Hamate: A hook-shaped bone located on the wrist's ulnar side.

These bones collectively provide structure and facilitate movement in the hand and foot, enhancing functionality and flexibility.

Description

This quiz focuses on the key bones of the hand and foot, including the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges. It provides definitions for each bone to help enhance your anatomical vocabulary. Perfect for students in anatomy or related fields.