Skeletal anatomy of the hand.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2013.08.001.
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Abstract
The skeletal anatomy of the hand is composed of phalanges, metacarpal bones, and carpal bones. Its function is a product of the complex interactions between the power provided by the intrinsic and extrinsic musculature, the stability provided by the ligaments, and the structure provided by the bones, which serve as insertion and attachment sites for the muscles and ligaments. This article provides a detailed description of the skeletal anatomy of the human hand.
Medical subject headings
- Hand
- Hand Bones
- Muscle, Skeletal
Anatomy
- hand