Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

27. The Reproductive System

Introduction to the Reproductive System

Anatomy & Physiology

27. The Reproductive System

Introduction to the Reproductive System

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Which of the following best describes the composition of the true wrist, or carpus?

Five metacarpal bones forming the palm

Four phalanges in each finger

Seven tarsal bones forming the ankle

Eight small carpal bones arranged in two rows

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Understand the anatomy of the wrist (carpus): The wrist is composed of carpal bones, which are small, irregularly shaped bones that form the connection between the forearm and the hand.

Recall the number and arrangement of carpal bones: There are eight carpal bones in total, arranged in two rows. These rows are referred to as the proximal row (closer to the forearm) and the distal row (closer to the hand).

Differentiate carpal bones from other bones in the hand: The metacarpal bones form the palm, and the phalanges are the bones of the fingers. These are distinct from the carpal bones, which specifically make up the wrist.

Compare the carpal bones to other anatomical structures: The tarsal bones are found in the ankle, not the wrist. This helps eliminate incorrect options when identifying the composition of the wrist.

Conclude that the true wrist, or carpus, is best described as being composed of eight small carpal bones arranged in two rows, based on anatomical structure and function.