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Total number of phalanges present in humans is

Option: 1

16


Option: 2

10


Option: 3

28


Option: 4

32


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The Upper Limb -

  • Each arm consists of the following 30 bones:
    • 1 humerus 
    • 1 radius 
    • 1 ulna
    • 8 carpal bones
    • 5 metacarpal bones 
    • 5 digits (14 phalanges). Phalangeal formula: 2, 3, 3, 3, 3

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 28 phalanges are present in humans. Hence the correct option is 28 

 

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Devendra Khairwa

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