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The bones of the wrists and ankles are classified as:

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Answer:

Most likely Carpals

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Answer:

carpals

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The carpals (wrist bones), tarsals (ankle and heel bones), and the patella (kneecap) is all short bones. Some experts consider the patella a sesamoid bone (discussed below) because it primarily provides an anchor point for tendons and ligaments.

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