What are the bones in the palm of your hand called?

The bones in the palm of your hand are referred to as the metacarpus. There are five metacarpal bones, each corresponding to a finger, and they connect the wrist to the fingers. This structure allows for the flexibility and movement necessary for grasping and manipulating objects, which is essential for various tasks involving the hands.

The term "phalanges" refers to the bones of the fingers themselves, with each finger typically having three phalanges (except for the thumb, which has two). "Carpus" denotes the eight bones that make up the wrist, while "ulna" is one of the two long bones in the forearm, which contributes to the joint connecting the forearm to the wrist but is not part of the hand structure itself.