FLASHCARDS: PHALANGES
(5 cards)
1
Q
How many phalanges are in one hand?
A
14
2
Q
How many phalanges does the thumb have?
A
2 (proximal and distal)
3
Q
How many phalanges do the other fingers have?
A
3 (proximal, middle, distal)
4
Q
What are the three parts of a phalanx?
A
Base (proximal end), Body (shaft), Head (distal end)
5
Q
What phalanges make up the tip of your fingers?
A
Distal phalanges
