What Are Bones Called In The Fingers?
Learn the bones that make our fingers in “I WONDER – What Are Bones Called In The Fingers?”. Kids will discover the three phalanges that form each finger. See the proximal phalanges at the base, the middle phalanges in the centre, and the distal phalanges at the tips. Simple animation shows how these finger bones work together and allow our hands to do so many things! A fun introduction to finger bones for learners.
Transcription for What Are Bones Called In The Fingers?
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I wonder each of your fingers, except for your thumb, has three small boons, cold phalanges, the proximal, middle, and distal phalanges. The thumb has only two phalanges, the proximal and distal. These bones connect to each other through joints, allowing your fingers to bend and move in various ways.
The joints in your fingers are cold knuckles, and when you make a fist, you can see and feel these joints protruding.