Multiple choice

The number of carpals in the wrist of man is

  1. 7

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 9
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Explanation

The human wrist contains eight carpal bones arranged in two rows - the proximal row (scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, pisiform) and the distal row (trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate). This configuration provides flexibility and stability for complex hand movements.

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