Asked by ABIGAIL KEMISO on Sep 22, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT true of the ulnar notch?
A) It articulates with the head of the ulna.
B) It is found on the radius.
C) It is closer to the humerus than to the wrist.
D) It is a curved shallow depression.
E) All of these are true of the ulnar notch.
Ulnar Notch
A small depression on the distal end of the radius bone, where it articulates with the head of the ulna bone in the forearm.
Articulates
Describes how bones connect or join with each other, often to form joints that allow for movement and support of the body.
Radius
A bone in the forearm on the lateral side (thumb side), which runs parallel to the ulna and is involved in forearm rotation.
- Differentiate between the bones of the forearm and their specific features.
- Tell apart valid from invalid observations concerning the architecture of bones and their operations.
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Longhao Zhang6 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The ulnar notch is located on the distal end of the radius, near the wrist, not closer to the humerus. It articulates with the head of the ulna and is indeed a curved shallow depression, making statements A, B, and D true.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the bones of the forearm and their specific features.
- Tell apart valid from invalid observations concerning the architecture of bones and their operations.