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Fingers proper name is phalanges.
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What is the phalanges job?
The phalanges are the toe bones, they give structure to the toes. The toes improve leverage and enlarge the weight bearing area of the foot.
Why does any living creature have nails Humans don't really use them so why do we have them?
The fingernails and toenails protect the ends of our fingers and toes. Without the nails, our fingers and toes would be hurt more often.
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.
Any disease involving the bones and joints is known as .?
osteoporosis
Why do you have unique markings on your fingers toes palms and soles but not any other part of the body?
Your teeth and eyes are more unique than fingerprints, so that is not true
What part is a phalanges?
Phalange or phalanx, same word. In anatomy, any of the bones of the fingers or toes.
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 of the human skeleton is referred to as the 'phalanges'?
The phalanges are the technical name for the fingers and toes.
What is the phalanges job?
The phalanges are the toe bones, they give structure to the toes. The toes improve leverage and enlarge the weight bearing area of the foot.
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).
Why does any living creature have nails Humans don't really use them so why do we have them?
The fingernails and toenails protect the ends of our fingers and toes. Without the nails, our fingers and toes would be hurt more often.
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.
What bones can you break in boxing?
Any of them. Most often the fingers, wrists and forearms though.
If still young and growing are there any stretches you can do to make your fingers longer?
Growth hormones control the rate of growth in all body areas for every person. Some parts of the body can be exercised to increase mass, but not size, such as muscles. But, fingers and toes are similar to ears or noses: they only grow in relation to what size our genes and the growth hormone dictates what we will become. The fingers would have to grow longer bones (not possible for a person to control) for the fingers to get longer. Therefore, no, there are no exercises to increase the length of your fingers.
Which joints does arthritis affect?
It can affect any joint in your body, including fingers, hips, knees, ankles, back, neck and toes.
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.
