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Healthy adult hand, X-ray
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Healthy adult hand, X-ray
Healthy hand. Coloured X-ray of the healthy hand of a 60 year old man, showing the skeleton of bones. The fleshy outline of the hand is seen. The arrangement of bones consists of eight small carpals in the wrist (at bottom right) which articulate with the two long forearm bones. Five metacarpal bones (at lower right) make up the palm of the hand. Each finger has three phalanges, except the thumb which has two such bones. This skeleton enables the human hand to be used with great flexibility, helped especially by the joint between the wrist and the opposable thumb. This well-adapted hand allowed our ancestors to use and develop tools, facilitating human evolution
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60 Year Old Bones Carpal Bones Carpals Finger Bone Fingers Metacarpal Metacarpals Phalanges Radiography Thumb Wrist False Coloured Forefinger
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a healthy adult hand through an X-ray image. The coloured X-ray reveals the skeleton of bones within the hand, belonging to a 60-year-old man. The fleshy outline of the hand is also visible, adding depth and context to this remarkable image. The arrangement of bones in this hand consists of eight small carpals located in the wrist, which seamlessly articulate with two long forearm bones. Additionally, five metacarpal bones form the palm area while each finger boasts three phalanges, except for the thumb which possesses two such bones. It is this well-structured skeleton that allows for great flexibility and dexterity in human hands. Notably, it is worth mentioning that our ancestors' ability to use and develop tools was significantly facilitated by this highly adaptable hand structure. This joint between the wrist and opposable thumb played a crucial role in enabling humans to manipulate objects effectively throughout history. As we observe this false-coloured radiography image depicting various components like metacarpals, carpal bones, phalanges, and more, we gain insight into both anatomy and functionality. This extraordinary photograph from Science Photo Library serves as a testament to human evolution's fascinating journey while highlighting one of our most essential assets: our hands.
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