GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Metacarpophalangeal Joint (MP) The MP joint is where the hand bone, called the metacarpal, meets the finger bones, called the phalanges. A single finger bone is called a phalanx. MP joints are important for both power grip and pinch activities; they are where the fingers move in relation to the hand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phalanges. The 14 bones that are found in the fingers of each hand and also in the toes of each foot. Each finger has 3 phalanges (the distal, middle, and proximal); the thumb only has 2.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three joints including interphalangeal joint, metacarpophalangeal joint and carpometacarpal joint of the thumb were analyzed.