Which of the following options is correct? The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion...
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Which of the following options is correct?
The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion are the _____.
a. Phalanges
b. Carpals
c. Metacarpals
d. Metatarsals
e. Tarsals
Range of Motion
The range of motion is studied in fields such as physical therapy. This measures how much a body part can move around the body. The range of motion deals with the movement of the joints specifically.
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Bones of the Arm and Hand: Anatomy and Functions
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Learn the bones and skeletal anatomy of the arm and hand. See the anatomy of arm bones and parts of the hand bones using labeled diagrams.
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