Arm & Hand Bones | Anatomy and Diagram

Hand anatomy

Did you know the human hand is made up of 27 bones? Here’s what you’ve got: * 8 carpal bones in the wrist * 5 metacarpal bones in the palm * 14 phalanges in the fingers Times that by two hands, and that’s about one quarter of the all the bones in our body! These bones are connected by joints and ligaments, which gives our hands incredible flexibility and dexterity. If you’re ever in need of expert care, Dr. McBride and Dr. Shearin, are the specialists you can trust for your hand, wrist, and elbo