Q. Number of tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges in human skeleton is
A) 7,5,14
B) 8,5,14
C) 9,5,14
D) 5,6,7
Explanation
Hindlimb Leg bones Each lower limb has 30 bones Femur (2) – Thigh Patella (2) – Knee Tibia (2) – Shank Fibula (2) – Shank Tarsal $(14 = 2 \times 7)$ – Ankle Metatarsal $(10 = 2 \times 5)$ – Sole Phalangies – $(28 = 2 \times 14)$ – Toes
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