What are the finger bones collectively called?

What are the finger bones collectively called?

• A. Carpals
• B. Radius
• C. Phalanges
• D. Ulna

Answer: (C)

Phalanges are the finger bones. Each finger has three phalanges—proximal, middle, and distal—while the thumb has two (proximal and distal). When we refer to all the bones of the fingers together, they’re called phalanges. The other terms point to different bones: carpals are the wrist bones, and the radius and ulna are the forearm bones.

Phalanges are the finger bones. Each finger has three phalanges—proximal, middle, and distal—while the thumb has two (proximal and distal). When we refer to all the bones of the fingers together, they’re called phalanges. The other terms point to different bones: carpals are the wrist bones, and the radius and ulna are the forearm bones.