Asked by Camryn Council on May 07, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT true of the bones of the hand?
A) The hand contains a single metacarpal for each digit.
B) The carpals are arranged in 2 rows of 4 bones each.
C) The metacarpals articulate with the proximal phalanges.
D) All 5 digits of the hand contain 3 phalanges.
E) All of these are true of the bones of the hand.
Metacarpal
The bones located in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
Carpals
The eight small bones that make up the wrist, connecting the hand to the forearm.
Phalanges
The bones of the fingers and toes in humans and other vertebrates.
- Discern between correct and incorrect claims about bone structures and their purposes.
- Understand the organization of the carpals in the hand.
Verified Answer
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Mitch SaxtonMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The thumb (digit 1) has only 2 phalanges (proximal and distal), while the other four digits each have 3 phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal).
Learning Objectives
- Discern between correct and incorrect claims about bone structures and their purposes.
- Understand the organization of the carpals in the hand.