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Write "True" or "False". Bones of wris...

Write "True" or "False".
Bones of wrist are tarsals while bone of ankle are carpals.

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To determine whether the statement "Bones of wrist are tarsals while bones of ankle are carpals" is true or false, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the bones of the wrist - The bones of the wrist are known as carpals. There are a total of 8 carpal bones that connect the hand to the forearm. ### Step 2: Identify the bones of the ankle - The bones of the ankle are known as tarsals. There are 7 tarsal bones that make up the structure of the foot. ### Step 3: Analyze the statement - The statement claims that the bones of the wrist are tarsals and the bones of the ankle are carpals. Since we have established that the wrist bones are carpals and the ankle bones are tarsals, the statement is incorrect. ### Conclusion - Therefore, the statement is **False**. ---
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  • Number of wrist bones is

    A
    8
    B
    9
    C
    7
    D
    6
  • Number of wrist bones is

    A
    8
    B
    9
    C
    7
    D
    6 .
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