Carpals and Tarsal Bones

Which carpal bone is located in the distal row and articulates with the metacarpals?

• Lunate

• Pisiform

• Trapezoid

• Triquetrum

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the distal row of carpal bones?

• Capitate

• Scaphoid

• Trapezoid

• Hamate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The wrist is called the

• Tarsal

• Metacarpal

• Carpal

• Metatarsal

• carpals

• metacarpals

• phalanges

• ilium

• ischium

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which carpal bone is located in the proximal row and articulates with the radius?

• Scaphoid

• Trapezium

• Hamate

• Capitate

Which tarsal bone forms the heel of the foot?

• Talus

• Navicular

• Calcaneus

• Cuboid

Which of the following is a function of the carpal bones?

• Support body weight

• Facilitate wrist movement

• Protect the brain

• Anchor the ribs

Which bone is NOT a part of the tarsal bones?

• Navicular

• Cuboid

• Lunate

• Talus

What is the primary function of the tarsal bones?

• Facilitate ankle movement

• Protect the heart

• Support the skull

• Aid in digestion

Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?

• Scaphoid

• Pisiform

• Trapezium

• Hamate