Question

Question 6:
Identify the INCORRECT statement.
o The humerus is a single long bone
O Radius and Ulna form two long bones in the lower arm
o There are eight carpals in the wrist
There are two metacarpals in the palm​

Answer 1

Answer:

The humerus articulates with the scapula at the shoulder and with the radius and ulna at the elbow.

The humerus is typically described as having a proximal region, shaft, and distal region.

Both the anatomical and surgical neck of the humerus are highly susceptible to fracture.

Key Terms

humerus: The bone of the upper arm.

surgical neck: A constriction below the tubercles of the greater tubercle and lesser tubercle.

capitulum: At the distal head of the humerus, it articulates with the radius of the forearm.

trochlea: At the distal head of the humerus, it articulates with the ulna of the forearm.

Explanation:

Answer 2

the humerus is a single long bone