Which term describes the bones of the toes?

Which term describes the bones of the toes?

• A. Phalanges
• B. Metacarpals
• C. Carpals
• D. Tarsals

Answer: (A)

Phalanges are the bones of the toes (and fingers). In the foot they form the bones at the ends of the metatarsals to make the toes. The other terms refer to different parts: metacarpals are the bones in the hand between the wrist and fingers, carpals are the wrist bones, and tarsals are the ankle/heel bones. So phalanges is the correct term for the bones of the toes. Each toe has proximal and distal phalanges, and the other toes typically have a middle phalanx as well, with the big toe having just proximal and distal.

Phalanges are the bones of the toes (and fingers). In the foot they form the bones at the ends of the metatarsals to make the toes. The other terms refer to different parts: metacarpals are the bones in the hand between the wrist and fingers, carpals are the wrist bones, and tarsals are the ankle/heel bones. So phalanges is the correct term for the bones of the toes. Each toe has proximal and distal phalanges, and the other toes typically have a middle phalanx as well, with the big toe having just proximal and distal.