There are 27 bones in the hand and wrist that allow humans to complete delicate tasks like writing or using sign language. Let's take a closer look.

They’re composed of a collection of ligaments, muscles, joints, and bones that allow your hands to function. The bones of the hand are: Phalanges. These are the bones in your fingers and thumb.

A tiny bone from the little finger of a human ancestor that lived more than 1.84 million years ago in East Africa is the oldest "modern" hand bone ever found, say scientists.

The bone, which is thought to be about 1.4 million-years-old, keeps the wrist stable while a person is holding a small object between their thumb and fingers. Hand bones of early Homo erectus are ...

Bone tumours, such as enchondromas—the most frequent primary osseous lesion in the hand—are typically benign but require careful management to prevent complications, including recurrence and ...