ANATOMY OF CARPAL AND
METACARPAL JOINT .
, CARPAL AND METACARPALS BONE
.The bones of the hand provide support and movement
the soft tissues. They can be categorized into three
different types:
• Carpal bones (proximal) – a set of eight irregularly
shaped bones. They are located in the area of the wrist.
• Metacarpals – a set of five bones, each one related to a
digit. They are located in the area of the palm.
• Phalanges (distal)
METACARPAL JOINT .
, CARPAL AND METACARPALS BONE
.The bones of the hand provide support and movement
the soft tissues. They can be categorized into three
different types:
• Carpal bones (proximal) – a set of eight irregularly
shaped bones. They are located in the area of the wrist.
• Metacarpals – a set of five bones, each one related to a
digit. They are located in the area of the palm.
• Phalanges (distal)
