Short bones are found in the wrists and ankles. Which option lists these bones correctly?

• A. Wrist and ankle bones
• B. Thigh and leg bones
• C. Skull bones
• D. Vertebrae

Answer: (A)

Short bones are cube-shaped and roughly equal in length and width, built to provide stable support with limited movement. In the body, the wrists and ankles are made up of these short bones—the carpal bones in the wrist and the tarsal bones in the ankle. Their sturdy, compact arrangement helps with precise movements and with absorbing impact during activity. Long bones, like those in the thigh and leg, are designed for leverage and movement; skull bones are flat and protect the brain; vertebrae are irregular bones forming the spine. Because wrists and ankles specifically contain short bones, that option lists them correctly.