PHYSIOLOGY. 19 



The Metacarpus 

 Of four bones which sustain the fingers. 



The Fingers, 



Each, of three bones, called phalanges. 



The Inferior Extremities, 



Each, consist of the thigh, leg and foot. 



The Thigh 

 Has one long bone, the femur. 



The Leg 



Has two long bones, the tibia and fibula, with a thick bone, 

 the patella, which is connected with it and the thigh, forming 

 the anterior part of the knee joint. 



The Foot 

 Is divided into the tarsus, metatarsus and toes. 



The Tarsus 

 Consists of seven spongy bones. 



The Metatarsus, 

 Of five bones sustaining the toes. 



The Toes, 



Of three bones each ; except the great toe, which has but 

 two bones. 



