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How are the metacarpals numbered in the human hand?
How are the metacarpals numbered in the human hand?
Which part of the metacarpal bone articulates with the phalanges?
Which part of the metacarpal bone articulates with the phalanges?
Which phalanx type is the smallest in size?
Which phalanx type is the smallest in size?
Which of the following components are part of a phalanx?
Which of the following components are part of a phalanx?
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What differentiates the proximal phalanges from others in terms of size?
What differentiates the proximal phalanges from others in terms of size?
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Study Notes
Metacarpals
- Numbered 1 to 5, from thumb to little finger
- Each metacarpal has a base (proximal), connecting to carpals
- Has a shaft
- Has a head (distal), connecting to phalanges
Phalanges
- Numbered 1 to 5, from thumb to little finger
- Each phalanx has a base (proximal), a shaft, and a head (distal)
- Types: proximal (largest), middle (intermediate), distal (smallest)
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Test your knowledge on the structure of the human hand, specifically focusing on the metacarpals and phalanges. This quiz covers their numbering, parts, and types in detail.
