Are the Phalanges Distal to the Humerus?

Explanation: Phalanges, the digits of the hand, are the most distal bones of the upper limb. The humerus is the bone of the upper arm.

What is distal to the humerus?

The lower end of the humerus bone is called the distal part, or "distal humerus." The distal humerus has cartilage at the end of it, which is part of the upper part of the elbow joint. The other bones that make up the lower part of the elbow joint are the ulna and the radius.

Where is the distal part of the humerus?

The distal humerus is the lower end of the humerus. It forms the upper part of the elbow and is the spool around which the forearm bends and straightens.