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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which part of the upper limb enables humans to perform delicate movements, such as operating a phone?

Answer
A
wrist
B
thumb
C
humerus
D
shoulder girdle

Explanation

The thumb’s opposable position and range of motion let it work with the fingers to grip and manipulate small objects, such as a phone. The wrist and shoulder girdle help position the hand, while the humerus is the upper-arm bone; none is as directly responsible for delicate finger movements as the thumb.

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