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©2013 UpToDate ® Print Email Anatomy of hand fractures - Phalanges and metacarpals A precise anatomical description of the exact location of a fracture aids in localizing the fracture. The anatomical sites for phalanges and metacarpals include head, neck, shaft, and base. Tuft fractures refer specifically to fractures involving the head of the distal phalanx and intra-articular fractures refer to fractures involving the joint.