Where the proximal phalanx of index finger sits in the skeleton

Frequently asked questions

Which part of the skeleton is the proximal phalanx of the index finger in?

The proximal phalanx of the index finger is one of the bones of the hand. The hand is made of eight carpal bones, five metacarpals and fourteen phalanges.

How many bones are in the hand?

Each hand has 27 bones: eight carpal bones in the wrist, five metacarpals in the palm and fourteen phalanges in the fingers.

Is there one proximal phalanx of the index finger or a pair?

The proximal phalanx of the index finger is paired: there is one on the left and one on the right, and this page covers both.

Which joints does the proximal phalanx of the index finger form?

The metacarpophalangeal joint with the metacarpal at its base, and the proximal interphalangeal joint with the middle phalanx at its head.