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Axial Regions of the Body

Question 4 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

Which of the following are considered short bones? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
the carpals in the wrists
B
the femurs in the thighs
C
the fingers and toes
D
the tarsals in the feet

Explanation

Short bones are roughly cube-shaped and provide stability with limited movement. The carpals in the wrists and tarsals in the feet are short bones. Femurs and the bones of the fingers and toes are classified as long bones, even though the finger and toe bones are small.

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