Question

The number of wrist bones is:

• A. Seven
• B. Six
• C. Eight
• D. Nine

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Eight

The correct option is C.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. The wrist is formed of eight bones.
2. There are eight small carpal bones in the wrist that are firmly bound in two rows of four bones each.
3. They are namely: Scaphoid, Triquetrum, Lunate, Pisiform, Trapezoid, Trapezium, Capitate, and Hamate.

Final answer : The number of wrist bones are eight.