The palm of the hand is formed by the ________ bones.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


metacarpal

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What are the attachments of the extensor hallucis longus?

a. Proximal anterior fibula to the dorsal surface of toes two through five b. Distal anterior fibula to the fifth metatarsal c. Proximal anterior tibia to the medial foot d. Middle anterior fibula to the dorsal surface of the big toe

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