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Question
The metacarpals are classified as:
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The metacarpals (bones of the palm) are classified as long bones. They have a shaft (diaphysis) and two ends (epiphyses), characteristic of long bones, though they are smaller than limb long bones.
Hint
These hand bones are longer than they are wide, like the bones in the fingers.