Question

1. the most distal bone on the appendicular skeleton is/are the .....

phalanges
ribs
carpals
vertebrae

Explanation:

The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs. Phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes (distal part of limbs). Ribs and vertebrae are part of the axial skeleton. Carpals are wrist bones (more proximal than phalanges in upper limb).

Answer:

phalanges