ANT 211
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology
with Dr. Albert 

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Learning Bones II:  Appendicular Skeleton
Carpals & Metacarpals; Tarsals & Metatarsals; Phalanges

1. How many carpals do you have?
    

2. How many tarsals do you have?
    

3. What is the name for the bones of the fingers and toes?
    

4. Where are the finger bones in relation to the wrist bones?
    

5. Where are the hand bones in relation to the finger bones?
    

6. Where are the toe bones in relation to the ankle bones?
    

7. How many metacarpals do you have on each side?
    

8. How many phalanges are there in your big toe?
    

9. How many phalanges are there in your “pinky” toe?
    

10. How many total phalanges are there in your hand?
     

11. What is the name of your “heel” bone?

Answers

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