The number of phalanges in each limb of human is

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The number of phalanges in each limb of a human is 14. Phalanges are are the bones that make up the fingers of the hand and the toes of the foot. 14 phalange bones are present in each hand and 14 in each foot. So, total 56 phalanges are present in humans.

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