The number of metacarpal bones in single limb of horse are?

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QUESTION

The number of metacarpal bones in single limb of horse are?

OPTIONS

(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four

ANSWER

(C) Three

EXPLANATION

The horse has three metacarpal bones in each forelimb: the large third metacarpal (cannon bone) and the smaller second and fourth metacarpals (splint bones). Thus three is correct, whereas one, two, and four are incorrect.

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