GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

STRUCTURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
carpals and tarsals
A
irregular
B
short
C
long
D
sesamoid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A group of bones that are present in the foot of higher vertebrates are referred to as tarsal bones. A group of bones that form the wrist in higher vertebrates are referred to as carpal bones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tarsal bones consist of seven short bones located at the proximal region of the foot. They are arranged in proximal and distal rows. 1. Calcaneus bone: The largest tarsal bone that projects posteriorly as the heel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your wrist is made up of eight small bones (carpal bones) plus two long bones in your forearm-the radius and the ulna.

Detailed explanation-4: -tarsal, any of several short, angular bones that in humans make up the ankle and that-in animals that walk on their toes (e.g., dogs, cats) or on hoofs-are contained in the hock, lifted off the ground. The tarsals correspond to the carpal bones of the upper limb.

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