At rest,the second metacarpal is aligned:
A) with the ulna.
B) with the radius.
C) midline between the radius and ulna.
D) with the carpal arch.

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The second metacarpal bone is aligned with the radius bone in a resting position. This is because the radius bone is the larger of the two bones in the forearm and its position influences the alignment of bones in the wrist and hand.

At Rest,the Second Metacarpal Is Aligned