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During the 4th week of intrauterine life, a pair of small elevations known as limb buds appear on the ventrolateral aspect of the embryo. Where do the anterior pair of upper limb buds appear?
Opposite the lower cervical segments
Why are the upper and lower limbs initially described as flipper-like appendages during an early stage of development?
They have preaxial and postaxial borders
What is the homologous part of the upper limb to the thigh in the lower limb?
Arm
Where do the posterior pair of lower limb buds appear during limb development?
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What is the homologous part of the upper limb to the hip joint in the lower limb?
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What defines the preaxial border of both upper and lower limbs during early development?
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How many metacarpal bones are in the hand?
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What is the numbering order of the metacarpal bones from lateral to medial side?
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Which part of the hand do metacarpophalangeal joints connect?
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What makes the first carpometacarpal joint unique in terms of movements?
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How many digits are in the hand (excluding the thumb)?
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Which limb part attaches the limb to the trunk?
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