How Many Bones Are in the Arms and Hands?
The human arm and hand contain a total of 30 bones.
Arm Bones:
- Humerus (upper arm bone)
- Radius (outer forearm bone)
- Ulna (inner forearm bone)
Hand Bones:
Carpal Bones (8): - Scaphoid - Lunate - Triquetrum - Pisiform - Hamate - Capitate - Trapezium - Trapezoid
Metacarpal Bones (5): - First metacarpal (thumb metacarpal) - Second metacarpal (index finger metacarpal) - Third metacarpal (middle finger metacarpal) - Fourth metacarpal (ring finger metacarpal) - Fifth metacarpal (pinky finger metacarpal)
Phalanges (14): - Proximal phalanges (5) - Middle phalanges (4) - Distal phalanges (5)
Related Questions and Answers:
- How many bones are in the upper arm? 1 (humerus)
- How many bones are in the forearm? 2 (radius, ulna)
- What is the longest bone in the arm? Humerus
- How many metacarpal bones are there? 5
- How many phalanges are there in each finger? 3
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