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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton

Question 24 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

The bones in the wrist are

Answer
A
flat.
B
long.
C
block–shaped.
D
sphere–shaped.

Explanation

The small bones in the wrist are called carpals. They are short bones, which are roughly cube- or block-shaped, so the correct choice is block-shaped. Flat bones include bones such as the ribs and skull, while long bones include the arm and leg bones.

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