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What are the names of the bones in the arm from top to bottom?

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Final answer:

The bones in the arm from top to bottom are the humerus, ulna, radius, carpal bones, metacarpals, and phalanges.

Step-by-step explanation:

The bones in the arm from top to bottom are:

  1. Humerus: the single bone in the upper arm.
  2. Ulna: the bone on the inner side of the forearm.
  3. Radius: the bone on the outer side of the forearm.
  4. Carpal bones: eight bones in the wrist.
  5. Metacarpals: five bones in the hand.
  6. Phalanges: 14 bones in the fingers.

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