Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges
The carpals are the short bones which form the wrist.
There are 8 carpals in each wrist, which have ligaments
attached to allow for a gliding movement. The
metacarpals are 5 tiny long bones in the hand with join
with the fingers at the knuckle.
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