by alex
The human hand is a marvel of engineering, composed of numerous bones that work in harmony to perform a wide range of tasks. From the delicate movements required for writing to the strength needed for gripping, each bone plays a crucial role. Get ready to put your anatomical knowledge to the test and see how well you know the bones of the hand. Good luck!
Bones of the Hand Quiz Questions Overview
1. How many bones are there in the human hand?
19
24
27
30
2. Which bone is known as the ‘heel’ of the hand?
Scaphoid
Lunate
Pisiform
Hamate
3. Which bone is the largest in the wrist?
Scaphoid
Lunate
Capitate
Trapezium
4. How many phalanges are there in each finger (excluding the thumb)?
2
3
4
5
5. Which bone is directly adjacent to the thumb’s metacarpal bone?
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate
6. Which bone forms the base of the middle finger?
Second metacarpal
Third metacarpal
Fourth metacarpal
Fifth metacarpal
7. Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrum
Pisiform
8. How many carpal bones are in the wrist?
6
7
8
9
9. Which bone is located between the lunate and pisiform bones?
Scaphoid
Triquetrum
Trapezoid
Capitate
10. Which bone is also known as the ‘hooked’ bone due to its distinctive shape?
Hamate
Capitate
Trapezium
Lunate
