Bones of the Arms and Hands

Question 1

Hummerus

Answer 1

(HYOO-muh-rus) the uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder

Question 2

Ulna

Answer 2

(UL-nuh) the inner and larger bone of the forearm (lower arm), attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger

Question 3

Radius

Answer 3

(RAY-dee-us) the smaller bone in the forearm on the same side as the thumb.

Question 4

Carpus

Answer 4

(KAR-pus) AKA the wrist, a flexible joint composed of 8 small, irregular bones (carpals) held together by ligaments.

Question 5

Metacarpus

Answer 5

AKA the palm, consists of 5 long, slender bones called metacarpal bones

Question 6

Phalanges

Answer 6

AKA digits, are the bones in the fingers, 3 in each finger and two in each thumb, totaling 14 bones.