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\nFingers have a complex anatomy. Each finger has 3 phalanges (bones) and 3 hinged joints; the thumb has two of each. Ligaments connect finger bones and help keep them in place. Tendons connect muscles to bones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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