Hands
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The hand is part of the upper limb below the forearm and wrist. In the supinated anatomical position, the palm is facing anteriorly. The bones of the hand are:
- carpals (8)
- metacarpals (5)
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phalanges (13)
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thumb
- proximal and distal phalanges
- 2nd to 5th fingers
- proximal, middle and distal phalanges
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thumb
The wrist joint is superior. Hand movement is complex and occurs across many joints, including those involved in wrist flexion.
See these articles for radiographic positioning:
-<a title="Thumb" href="/articles/thumb">thumb</a><ul><li>proximal and distal phalanges</li></ul>- +<a href="/articles/thumb">thumb</a><ul><li>proximal and distal phalanges</li></ul>
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Image 1 Diagram (Flexors) ( create )
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Image 2 Diagram (Extensors) ( create )
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Image 5 Annotated image (frontal) ( create )
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Figure 2: normal radiographic anatomy (frontal)
Image 6 Annotated image (oblique) ( create )
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Figure 2: normal radiographic anatomy (oblique)