Locomotion And Movement Question 2

Question: Phalangeal formula of hand of man is:

Options:

A) 1, 2, 2, 2, 2

B) 2, 1, 1, 1, 1

C) 2, 3, 3, 3, 3

D) 2, 3, 3, 2, 2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] 1 humerus, 1 radius, 1 ulna, 8 carpal bones 5 metacarpal bones, 5 digits (14 phalanges), therefore phalangeal formula : 2, 3, 3, 3, 3