There are 27 bones in the human hand, forming the complex skeletal structure that allows for a wide range of movements and functions.
The 27 bones are divided into three main groups:
- Carpals (Wrist): These are eight small bones arranged in two rows. They connect the hand to the forearm.
- Metacarpals (Palm): These are five bones, one for each digit, that connect the carpals to the phalanges.
- Phalanges (Fingers): These are the bones of the fingers. Each finger has three phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal), except for the thumb, which has only two (proximal and distal).
