Question

question 26
which of the following is correctly matched?
a irregular bone - femur
b short bone - carpal bone
c flat bone - phalanges of the toes
d long bone - vertebra
e short bone - humerus

Explanation:

• Option A: The femur is a long bone, not an irregular bone.
• Option B: Carpal bones are short bones. Short bones are roughly cube - shaped and provide stability and some movement.
• Option C: Phalanges of the toes are long bones (they have a long axis, a shaft, and two ends), not flat bones. Flat bones are thin and flat, often providing protection (e.g., skull bones).
• Option D: Vertebrae are irregular bones (they have complex shapes for functions like protection of the spinal cord and articulation with other vertebrae), not long bones.
• Option E: The humerus is a long bone (it has a long shaft and two ends for articulation), not a short bone.

Answer:

B. short bone - carpal bone