Phalanges are the bones that make up the fingers and toes.
Here's a breakdown:
* Fingers: Each finger (except the thumb) has three phalanges:
* Proximal phalanx: The bone closest to the palm.
* Middle phalanx: The middle bone.
* Distal phalanx: The bone at the tip of the finger, where the fingernail grows.
* Thumb: The thumb only has two phalanges:
* Proximal phalanx
* Distal phalanx
* Toes: Each toe (except the big toe) also has three phalanges, just like the fingers.
* Big toe: Similar to the thumb, the big toe only has two phalanges.
Let me know if you have any more questions about phalanges or other parts of the human body!