When referring to the bones in the fingers, what are they called?

The bones in the fingers are known as phalanges. Each finger consists of three phalanges (the proximal, middle, and distal phalanx), except for the thumb, which has two (the proximal and distal phalanx). The term "phalanges" specifically refers to these finger bones and is essential for understanding the skeletal structure of the hand.

Fingertips are crucial for many activities, including nail care, making an understanding of their anatomy vital for nail technicians. Metacarpals refer to the bones in the middle of the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers, while carpals are the wrist bones. Tarsals, on the other hand, are the bones in the ankle and have no relevance to the fingers. Understanding these distinctions is vital for the practice and application of nail technology and hand anatomy.