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Each limb in the human body possess...

Each limb in the human body possess

A

30 bones

B

28 bones

C

22 bones

D

14 bones

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To solve the question regarding the number of bones in each limb of the human body, we will break down the components of the arm and leg and count the bones systematically. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structure of the Arm:** - The arm consists of several bones: - **Humerus**: 1 bone (upper arm) - **Radius**: 1 bone (forearm) - **Ulna**: 1 bone (forearm) - **Carpals**: 8 bones (wrist) - **Metacarpals**: 5 bones (hand) - **Phalanges**: 14 bones (fingers) - **Total for the Arm**: - 1 (humerus) + 1 (radius) + 1 (ulna) + 8 (carpals) + 5 (metacarpals) + 14 (phalanges) = 30 bones 2. **Understanding the Structure of the Leg:** - The leg also consists of several bones: - **Femur**: 1 bone (thigh) - **Patella**: 1 bone (kneecap) - **Tibia**: 1 bone (shin) - **Fibula**: 1 bone (calf) - **Tarsals**: 7 bones (ankle) - **Metatarsals**: 5 bones (foot) - **Phalanges**: 14 bones (toes) - **Total for the Leg**: - 1 (femur) + 1 (patella) + 1 (tibia) + 1 (fibula) + 7 (tarsals) + 5 (metatarsals) + 14 (phalanges) = 30 bones 3. **Conclusion:** - Since both the arm and the leg contain 30 bones each, we conclude that each limb in the human body possesses a total of **30 bones**. ### Answer: The correct option is **A-30 bones**.
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