Bones of the arms and hands in the skeleton

Question 1

Humerus

Answer 1

Used by muscles to move the whole arm, e.g. swinging a badminton racket a badminton racket.

Question 2

Ulna and radius

Answer 2

Used by muscles to move the lower arm , e.g. bending at the elbow.

Question 3

Carpals

Answer 3

Forms the wrist and gives it stability, allowing movement of the hand.

Question 4

Metacarpals

Answer 4

Used by muscles to allow the hand to grip, e.g. to hold a cricket ball.

Question 5

Phalanges fingers

Answer 5

Used by muscles to move and bend the fingers.