The Bones Of The Hand And Arm

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1.

Which bone is located on the lateral aspect of the arm?
- A.
  
  ULNA
- B.
  
  RADIUS
- C.
  
  METACARPLES
- D.
  
  PHALANGES
Correct Answer
A. ULNA

Explanation
The correct answer is ULNA. The ulna is a long bone located on the medial side of the forearm, opposite to the radius. It runs parallel to the radius and is slightly longer than it. The ulna is responsible for forming the elbow joint with the humerus and the wrist joint with the radius and the carpals. It also provides attachment for muscles that control movements of the hand and wrist.

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WHICH BONES IS LOCATED ON THE MEDIAL ASPECT OF THE FOREARM?
- A.
  
  ULNA
- B.
  
  RADIUS
- C.
  
  CARPLES
- D.
  
  METACARPLES
Correct Answer
B. RADIUS

Explanation
The correct answer is RADIUS. The radius is located on the medial aspect of the forearm. It is one of the two bones in the forearm, the other being the ulna. The radius is positioned on the thumb side of the forearm, while the ulna is on the pinky side.

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THE CARPLES FORM THE WRIST HOW MANY BONES ARE THERE?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
D. 8

Explanation
The human wrist is made up of eight carpal bones. These bones are arranged in two rows of four bones each. They are located between the forearm bones (radius and ulna) and the metacarpal bones of the hand. The carpal bones allow for a wide range of movements and flexibility in the wrist joint. Therefore, the correct answer is 8.

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THESE FIVE BONES FORM THE LENGTH OF THE HAND WHAT IS THEIR NAME?
- A.
  
  CARPLES
- B.
  
  METACARPLES
- C.
  
  RADIUS
- D.
  
  PHALANGES
Correct Answer
B. METACARPLES

Explanation
The five bones that form the length of the hand are called metacarpals.

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WHAT IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE THAT MAKE UP THE FINGERS?
- A.
  
  CARPLES
- B.
  
  METACARPLES
- C.
  
  RADIUS
- D.
  
  PHALANGES
Correct Answer
D. PHALANGES

Explanation
The name given to the bones that make up the fingers is phalanges.

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The Bones Of The Hand And ARM

Which bone is located on the lateral aspect of the arm?

WHICH BONES IS LOCATED ON THE MEDIAL ASPECT OF THE FOREARM?

THE CARPLES FORM THE WRIST HOW MANY BONES ARE THERE?

THESE FIVE BONES FORM THE LENGTH OF THE HAND WHAT IS THEIR NAME?

WHAT IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE THAT MAKE UP THE FINGERS?