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Fingers proper name is phalanges.

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What is the phalanges job?

The phalanges are the bones that make up our fingers and toes, providing structure and support for gripping and manipulating objects. They also help protect the delicate tissues within the fingers and toes. Additionally, the phalanges play a role in sensory perception and proprioception.


Largest amount of fingers and toes on a human?

The largest number of fingers and toes on a human is generally 10 fingers and 10 toes. There are rare cases of individuals born with extra digits, known as polydactyly, but these are uncommon. Beyond 10 fingers and 10 toes, additional digits are considered a rare anomaly.


Reasons why hands and feet have more bones than the other parts of the body?

== == In the feet there are tarsal's, the metatarsal's and the phalanges. The tarsal's join the foot to the leg. They are in the ankle part of your foot. The metatarsal's are more in the foot not in the toes. If you rub your foot you can feel you metatarsal's. And also in your foot there is the phalanges which are more in your toes than your foot part. They are the bones in your toes and you can also feel them too. The question about how many bones in the hands have already been answered, and I think so has this, but it said it hadn't been answered on the other page.


Guess how many fingers you have?

I don't have a physical form, so I don't have fingers. I am a virtual assistant here to help you with any questions or information you need.


Is there any people with 200 fingers?

No, as far as people no atleast. For There is no proof or record of this condition. If there was, the person would most likely have been exposed to radiation since birth. IN which i doubt he or she wouldve lived.

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What are the phalanges and how many do you have?

Phalanges in anatomy are any of the bones of the fingers or toes. So we have ten of each.


What part is a phalanges?

Phalange or phalanx, same word. In anatomy, any of the bones of the fingers or toes.


What is the phalanges job?

The phalanges are the bones that make up our fingers and toes, providing structure and support for gripping and manipulating objects. They also help protect the delicate tissues within the fingers and toes. Additionally, the phalanges play a role in sensory perception and proprioception.


What part of the human skeleton is referred to as the 'phalanges'?

The phalanges are the technical name for the fingers and toes.


Is a toe considered a digit?

Yes, a toe is considered a digit. In anatomical terms, a digit refers to any of the fingers or toes on the body. Both fingers and toes are part of the extremities and serve important functions in movement and balance. Thus, toes are classified as digits along with fingers.


Are any mathletics cheats?

Yeah when im not using my fingers I use my toes.... ; )


What is polydactyly a symptom of?

Polydactyly is a genetic disorder which leads to one having six fingers or toes. This is also known as hexadactyly. It is caused by an autosomal dominant gene. ~ Poly = many dactly = fingers and toes. Polydactyly means more than the usual number of fingers and/or toes. Some cases can be genetic but most are not and there can be any number (not necessarily 6).


Largest amount of fingers and toes on a human?

The largest number of fingers and toes on a human is generally 10 fingers and 10 toes. There are rare cases of individuals born with extra digits, known as polydactyly, but these are uncommon. Beyond 10 fingers and 10 toes, additional digits are considered a rare anomaly.


How many bones does a bobcat have?

Just like any other carnivorous mammal, the bob cat has 4 legs. They have strong muscular legs that can be used to chase and hunt prey. Their prey includes small mammals and rodents. They even kill larger prey like deer at times.


What bones can you break in boxing?

Any of them. Most often the fingers, wrists and forearms though.


Do sloths have any fingers?

Yes, sloths have fingers. They have long claws that help them grip branches and climb in trees with ease. Sloths have three toes on their hind limbs and two or three fingers on their forelimbs.


Reasons why hands and feet have more bones than the other parts of the body?

== == In the feet there are tarsal's, the metatarsal's and the phalanges. The tarsal's join the foot to the leg. They are in the ankle part of your foot. The metatarsal's are more in the foot not in the toes. If you rub your foot you can feel you metatarsal's. And also in your foot there is the phalanges which are more in your toes than your foot part. They are the bones in your toes and you can also feel them too. The question about how many bones in the hands have already been answered, and I think so has this, but it said it hadn't been answered on the other page.