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Bones of the Upper Limbs
The Upper Limb
Composed of the…
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Arm
Humerus: longest, largest bone within the upper limb
Forearm
Radius and Ulna: two parallel long bones
The Upper Limb
Composed of the…
Carpals
Metacarpals
Phalanges
Hand
carpals: 8 wrist bones
metacarpals: 5 hand bones
phalanges: 14 finger bones
Carpals
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrum
Pisiform
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate
Metacarpals
Numbered 1-5, starting with your thumb and working out laterally
Form the palm of your hand
Phalanges
Each finger has 3 phalanges (proximal, middle, distal)
However, your pollux only has 2 phalanges (proximal & distal)
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