<Ul> <Li> The palm ( Volar ) , which is the central region of the anterior part of the hand , located superficially to the metacarpus . The skin in this area contains dermal papillae to increase friction , such as are also present on the fingers and used for fingerprints . </Li> <Li> The opisthenar area ( dorsal ) is the corresponding area on the posterior part of the hand . </Li> <Li> The heel of the hand is the area anteriorly to the bases of the metacarpal bones , located in the proximal part of the palm . It is the area that sustains most pressure when using the palm of the hand for support , such as in handstand . </Li> </Ul>
<Ul> <Li> The palm ( Volar ) , which is the central region of the anterior part of the hand , located superficially to the metacarpus . The skin in this area contains dermal papillae to increase friction , such as are also present on the fingers and used for fingerprints . </Li> <Li> The opisthenar area ( dorsal ) is the corresponding area on the posterior part of the hand . </Li> <Li> The heel of the hand is the area anteriorly to the bases of the metacarpal bones , located in the proximal part of the palm . It is the area that sustains most pressure when using the palm of the hand for support , such as in handstand . </Li> </Ul>
bones of the palm of the hand are called
bones of the palm of the hand are called
metacarpal bones
metacarpal bones