ANATOMY
Basic Surface Anatomy
Segments
Distal phalanx, Middle phalanx, Proximal phalanx
Regions
Thenar and Hypothenar
Creases
Distal interphalangeal, Proximal interphalangeal, Palmar digital
PALMAR HAND DORSAL PALM
HAND BONES AND JOINTS
Each Finger has 3 bones and 2 joints, except thumb (2 bones and 1 joint).
3 bones - distal phalanges, middle phalanges, proximal phalanges
Thumb - only distal and proximal phalanges and one interpahalangeal joint.
2 joints - distal interphalangeal and proximal interphalangeal ( joint between phalanges are know as interphalageals)
Palm bones -- 5 metacarpal bones, joints between phalangeals and metacarpal bones are metacarpophalangeals( 5 joints)
Wrist bones are also know as Carpal bones. They are 8 carpal bones and joint between metacarpals and carpals are carpometacarpal (basilar joint).
scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, (lower row)
trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate (upper row)
below picture is dorsal aspect of the wrist.
