Going from proximal to distal,the bones of the lower extremity are:
A) femur, tibia, carpals, and metacarpals.
B) metacarpals, tarsals, femur, and tibia.
C) femur, tibia, tarsals, and metatarsals.
D) tarsals, metatarsals, femur, and tibia.

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The correct order of the bones from proximal to distal in the lower extremity is femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges. Choice C correctly lists the femur and tibia in the correct position and replaces the incorrect fibula with tarsals and metatarsals. Choices A and B both include bones from the upper extremity (carpals and metacarpals) and are therefore incorrect. Choice D lists only bones from the foot and excludes the femur and tibia, which are both located in the upper leg.

Going from Proximal to Distal,the Bones of the Lower Extremity