The Phalanges are fourteen in number, two on the first metacarpal and three each on the other four. The first phalanx is the largest of the three, the terminal ones being much smaller. They are short stout bones articulating with the metacarpals and one another.

The terminal phalanges have flattened distal extremities to support the nails.

Ossification

Similar to that of the first metacarpal bone.