Question

how many individual carpal bones are in each upper limb?

fifteen
fourteen
five
eight

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical structure

The carpal bones are the bones of the wrist that connect the distal aspect of the forearm (radius and ulna) to the bases of the metacarpal bones of the hand.

Count the carpal bones in a single upper limb

Each wrist (upper limb) contains exactly eight carpal bones arranged in two rows:

• Proximal row: scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform
• Distal row: trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate

Match with the given options

The correct count is eight.

Answer:

• Fifteen
• Fourteen
• Five
• Eight (Correct answer)