The bones that give the wrist a wide range of motion are the
A)carpals.
B)tarsals.
C)metacarpals.
D)metatarsals.
E)phalanges.

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The wrist is composed of eight small bones called carpals. These bones allow for a wide range of motion and flexibility in the wrist joint. The other options listed are bones found in the foot (tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges) or hand (metacarpals), but they do not contribute to the mobility of the wrist joint.

The Bones That Give the Wrist a Wide Range of Motion