The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity. There are three major types of bones in the hand itself, including the following:
1. Phalanges :
The 14 bones that are found in the fingers of each hand and also in the toes of each foot. Each finger has three phalanges (the distal, middle, and proximal); the thumb only has two.
2. Metacarpal bones :
The five bones that compose the middle part of the hand.
3. Carpal bones Ablation :
The eight bones that create the wrist. The carpal bones are connected to two bones of the arm, the ulnar bone and the radius bone.