The Bony Landmarks Commonly Referred to as "Knuckles" Are the

question 58

Multiple Choice

The bony landmarks commonly referred to as "knuckles" are the

• A) bases of proximal phalanges.
• B) heads of proximal phalanges.
• C) bases of metacarpals.
• D) heads of metacarpals.

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