Osteology of the Hand

Question 1

Hand composition

Answer 1

Carpal bones
Metacarpal bones
Phalanges

Question 2

Carpal bones

Answer 2

Proximal (superior) row
Scaphoid (S), Lunate (L), Triquetrum (Tr), Pisiform (P)
Distal (inferior) row:
Trapezium (Tm), Trapezoid (Td), Capitate (C), Hamate (H)
Mnemonics:
Proximal – She Likes To Play
Distal – Try To Catch Her

Question 3

Metacarpal bones

Answer 3

Base is proximal.
Head is distal.
Articulate with distal row of carpals and proximal phalanges.

Question 4

Phalanges

Answer 4

On 1st finger (thumb) only 2 phalanges: Proximal and Distal.

On fingers 2-5, 3 phalanges: Proximal, Middle and Distal.