NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

OSTEOLOGY OF HEAD NECK

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many Intermediate Phalanges are there?
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
8
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are four middle (intermediate) phalanges in each hand because the thumb is missing one. They have a similar structure to the proximal ones, consisting of a base, body and head.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phalanges. The 14 bones that are found in the fingers of each hand and also in the toes of each foot. Each finger has 3 phalanges (the distal, middle, and proximal); the thumb only has 2.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intermediate phalanges are bones found in the limbs of most vertebrates. In humans, they are the bones of the finger and toe which lie in the middle, between the two wrinkly joints.

Detailed explanation-4: -Phalanges (singular: phalanx) – the 14 bones that make up the toes. The big toe consists of two phalanges – the distal and proximal. The other toes have three.

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