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Chapter 1: Q. 4 (page 7)

The forearm consists of the:

  1. radius and ulna
  2. radius and humerus
  3. ulna and humerus
  4. humerus and carpus

Short Answer

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The correct answer is option (a).

The forearm consists of the radius and ulna.

Step by step solution

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Introduction 

  • The forearm is made up of two long bones (the radius and ulna), an interosseous membrane, and numerous arteries, nerves, and muscles.
  • The muscles are divided into two groups: anterior and posterior.
  • These muscles are responsible for the flexion and extension of the wrist and fingers, as well as elbow flexion.
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Step: 2 Explanation for Correct answer

  • The forearm is made up of two long bones called the radius and ulna.
  • The radius is located medially, is longer and larger than the ulna, and travels laterally parallel to the ulna.
  • The separating interosseous membrane holds these two bones together.
  • There are two points at which the forearm bones join. Thus, the option a is correct.
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Step: 3 Explanation for incorrect answer

  • The humerus is a long bone that connects the elbow to the shoulder and scapula. So, option b is wrong.
  • The humerus and ulna's curving shapes are joined by articulation. The Radius, a smaller forearm bone, is situated outside of the joint. . So, option c is wrong as well.
  • The eight little bones that make it up the wrist, or carpus, which connects the hands to the forearm, are known carpal bones. Hence, option d is wrong too.

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