There are 27 bones in the hand and wrist that allow humans to complete delicate tasks like writing or using sign language. Let's take a closer look.

There are a total of 27 hand and wrist bones — 19 in the hand and eight in the wrist. Together, they let you perform various complex and precise activities, such as writing and grabbing objects.

Broken Hand and Wrist Bones People often fracture or break the bones in their hands or wrists after traumatic injuries. Fractures can cause pain and swelling around the injury. Fractures can also ...

Triquetral fractures happen when you injure one of the small bones in your outer wrist called the triquetrum. We’ll go over what this type of fracture feels like and some of its common causes ...