Question

the bones that form the palms of the hands are the
○ phalanges.
○ metatarsals.
○ tarsals.
○ metacarpals.
○ carpals.

Explanation:

• Phalanges are the bones of the fingers/toes, not the palm.
• Metatarsals and tarsals are bones of the foot, not the hand.
• Carpals are the wrist bones, not the palm structure.
• Metacarpals are the long bones that form the skeletal framework of the palm of the hand.

Answer:

metacarpals.