Bone Structure Of Hands

human anatomy,animal anatomy

Bone Structure Of Hands. The 5 bones that compose the middle part of the hand. Similar types of keratin also make up human hair the scales and claws of reptiles.

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These are located in the wrist area. Metacarpals There are five metacarpals each one related to a digit. Similar types of keratin also make up human hair the scales and claws of reptiles.

Long bones include the humerus upper arm radius forearm ulna forearm femur thigh fibula thin bone of the lower leg tibia shin bone phalanges digital bones in the hands and feet metacarpals long bones within the hand and metatarsals long bones within the feet.

Carpal bones Proximal A set of eight irregularly shaped bones. Researchers also think specific bone loss markers and changes to the periosteumthe fibrous membrane covering the surface of bonemight explain the amount of bone loss that occurs between sexes. The digits include a medial thumb when viewed with the palm down containing two phalanges and four fingers each containing three phalanges. Like long short flat irregular pneumatic sesamoid and accessory.