Main bones of the upper extremity (English)

The skeletal framework of the shoulder, arm and forearm (upper left image) is composed of only five bones: the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius and ulna. The bones of the hand are 27 in number and are known as the carpal bones, metacarpal bones and phalanges [of the hand]. The posterior (dorsal) view of the hand is shown on the lower left image, while the anterior (palmar) view of the hand is shown on the lower right image.