Hand

Definition

The hand is part of the human body at the end of the arm, consisting of the wrist, palm, and fingers. It is made up of 27 bones, including the carpals (wrist bones), metacarpals (palm bones), and phalanges (finger bones).

Related terms

Carpals:

The eight small bones that make up the wrist, allowing for its complex range of motion.

Metacarpals:

The five long bones found in the middle part of the hand that connect the fingers to the wrist.

Phalanges:

The fourteen bones found in each finger and thumb, providing structure and enabling dexterity