Question

question 17
which of the following is classified as a short bone?
a carpal
b rib
c vertebrae
d humerus

Explanation:

Short bones are roughly cube - shaped and provide stability and some movement. Carpals (wrist bones) are short bones. Ribs are flat bones (protect internal organs). Vertebrae are irregular bones (complex shape for spinal column function). Humerus is a long bone (found in limbs, longer than wide).

Answer:

A. carpal