HUMAN ANATOMY BY CATEGORY
Head Anatomy
Neck Anatomy
Shoulder Anatomy
Back Anatomy
Chest Anatomy
Abdominal Anatomy
Hip Anatomy
Upper Leg Anatomy
Knee Anatomy
Lower Leg Anatomy
Ankle Anatomy
Foot Anatomy
Upper Arm Anatomy
Elbow Anatomy
Forearm Anatomy
Wrist Anatomy
Hand Anatomy
Skin Anatomy
Internal Organ Anatomy
Fingers Anatomy
Anatomy of the Fingers
The slender bones of the fingers are known as the phalanges. The four fingers including the index, middle, ring, and little finger, each contain three phalanges: the proximal phalanx, middle phalanx, and distal phalanx. The articulation between fingers helps form hinge joints. It is also important to note that the thumb only contains two phalanges, the proximal and distal phalanges, forming a single hinge joint. It is important to note that there are no muscles located in the fingers. Movement of the finger tendons is initiated by the muscles of the palm or
forearm
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Related Injuries
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Finger Fracture
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Jammed Finger
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Trigger Finger
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Flexor Tendon
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Mallet Finger
Related Surgeries
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Trigger Finger Release
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Hand Fracture Repair
Referenced Material
Anatomica’s Body Atlas. (2002). San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press (pg. 111, 161)