<P> Areas of the human hand include: </P> <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> <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>

How many bones make up the hand and arm