Bones of the Hand, Labeled Diagram Study Tips Med School, Nursing School
Diagram of Hand and Wrist
The bones of the hand provide support and flexibility to the soft tissues. They can be divided into three categories:
Carpal bones (Proximal) – A set of eight irregularly shaped bones. These are located in the wrist area.
Metacarpals – There are five metacarpals, each one related to a digit.
Phalanges (Distal) – The bones of the fingers. Each finger has three phalanges, except for the thumb, which has two.
