Which of These Statements Concerning the Upper Limb Is True

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning the upper limb is true?

• A) The hand is composed of 5 metacarpals.
• B) Each digit is composed of 4 phalanges.
• C) The wrist is composed of 10 carpal bones.
• D) The head of the ulna is closer to the thumb than is the distal end of the radius.
• E) Epicondyles on the radius and ulna provide attachment sites for forearm muscles.

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