Asked by Rusul Hamad on Apr 23, 2024
The thumb and big toe are similar in that
A) both contain carpal bones.
B) each have three metatarsals.
C) both are composed of sesamoid bones.
D) both have two rather than three phalanges.
E) both have three rather than two phalanges.
Sesamoid Bones
Small, round bones typically found embedded within tendons, acting to alter the direction of muscle forces and reduce friction.
Phalanges
The bones in the fingers and toes of humans and other vertebrates.
- Absorb information regarding the physiological distinctions in the framework of bones associated with particular parts of the body, like the hands, feet, and head.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information regarding the physiological distinctions in the framework of bones associated with particular parts of the body, like the hands, feet, and head.