Which of the Following Statements Is MOST CORRECT About the Longitudinal

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is MOST CORRECT about the longitudinal arch of the hand?

• A)Rigid arch, capitate is the keystone of the arch
• B)Passes through all metacarpal heads, third metacarpal is the keystone
• C)Second and third metacarpals are central pillars, and thumb and fourth and fifth digits move around them
• D)Supported by the wrist and extrinsic hand muscles

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