THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

THORACIC WALL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many phalages do you have in your hand?
A
5
B
10
C
15
D
14
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The foot has 28 bones, including 14 phalanges, 7 tarsal bones (talus, calcaneus, cuboid, navicular, and 3 cuneiforms), 5 metatarsals, and 2 sesamoids. The hindfoot connects to the midfoot at the midtarsal (Chopart) joint.

Detailed explanation-3: -As for the foot, you’ve got 14 phalanges in each foot for a total of 28 phalanges for both feet. The big toe has a proximal and distal phalanx, while the rest of the toes have a proximal, middle, and distal phalanx.

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. Sesamoids – two small, pea-shaped bones that lie beneath the head of the first metatarsal in the ball of the foot.

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