What is Hand?
{{otheruses}} [[File:Human-Hands-Front-Back.jpg|thumb|Human hands]] [[File:Tupaia cf javanica 050917 manc.jpg|thumb|Hands]] A '''hand''' is the part of the [[body]] at the end of an [[arm]]. Most [[human]]s have two hands. Each hand usually has four [[finger]]s and a [[thumb]]. On the inside of the hand is the palm. The five bones inside this part of the hand are called [[metacarpal]]s. The [[wrist]] connects the hand to the arm. The hand has 27 bones including the wrist bones. When the fingers are all bent tightly, the hand forms a [[fist]]. The [[joint]]s that are the hardest part of the fist are called [[knuckle]]s. Many other animals, especially other [[primate]]s, have hands that can hold things. Human hands can do things other hands cannot. == Related pages == * [[Foot]] == Other websites == {{commons category|Hands}} *[http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic296.htm Hand anatomy (eMedicine)] {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Basic English 850 words]] [[Category:Limbs and extremities]] [[Category:Body parts]]