Question

what type of bones are the phalanges?○ flat○ irregular○ short○ longpart e (5 of 6)how many phalanges are located in the hand?○ 12○ 15○ 10○ 14

Explanation:

For the first question: Long bones are defined as having a long shaft (diaphysis) with expanded ends (epiphyses), which matches the structure of phalanges. Flat bones are thin and broad, irregular bones have complex shapes, and short bones are cube-like, none of which describe phalanges.
For the second question: Each hand has 3 phalanges for the index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers (4 fingers × 3 = 12) and 2 phalanges for the thumb, so 12 + 2 = 14 total phalanges in one hand.

Answer:

1. Long
2. 14