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More than half of all human bones are in the hands and feet
Each hand contains 27 bones and each foot holds 26 bones for intricate movement
Out of the 206 bones in the adult body, 106 are located in the hands and feet combined. These complex arrangements of small carpal, tarsal, and phalangeal bones allow for fine motor control, precise gripping, and balanced weight distribution when walking.
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More than half of all human bones are in the hands and feet: the short answers
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