Asked by Lindie Joubert on Apr 23, 2024
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If you break the lateral bone of your forearm, you have fractured your ________.
A) ulna
B) radius
C) humerus
D) olecranon
E) carpals
Lateral Bone
is not a recognized specific anatomical term for a single bone; the term may refer to any bone located on the side part of a body or limb. NO.
Forearm
The part of the arm located between the elbow and the wrist; it contains two major bones, the radius and ulna.
Radius
One of the two large bones in the forearm, positioned on the side of the thumb, important for wrist and arm movement.
- Point out and name the major skeletal structures of the upper arm and their linking joints.
Verified Answer
JS
Janica Spycher6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The lateral bone of the forearm is the radius. The ulna is the medial bone of the forearm, the humerus is the bone of the upper arm, the olecranon is part of the ulna that forms the elbow, and the carpals are the wrist bones.
Learning Objectives
- Point out and name the major skeletal structures of the upper arm and their linking joints.