Ch.2 Anatomy & Physiology (Bones Of The Arms & Hands)

Question 1

What are the important bones of the arms and hands?

Answer 1

•humerus- uppermost bone extends from
•ulna-inner large bone of the forearm connects to pinky
•radius-smaller bone in the forearm on the side of the thumb
•carpal- or wrist, made of 8 small irregular bones
•metacarpal- palm, 5 long slender bones
•phalanges - digits, fingers (3 in each finger 2 in thumb)