Question

_____ is the name of the element that actually branches on the distal end of the appendages to form carpals or tarsals.

Answer 1

Styloid process is the name of the elemnent that actually branches on the distal end of the appendages to form carpals or tarsals.

Styloid process is present at the distal radioulnar joint and branches out into the carpel or tarsal then further into the metacarpels and phalanges of the hand.The major bones of the upper appendages are humerus, ulna and radius. The humerus bone is known as the arm bone ,it branches out into the forearm bones named as radius and ulnar bone which is arranged parallely makes the forearm.The distal radioulnar joint divides further into the carpals and the carpel articulate with ulna and radius develops into wrist bones.