Question

How many metacarpal bones does a pig have on one leg?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 1

Pigs have four metacarpal bones on one leg, which corresponds to option D) 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pigs, just like other mammals, have a similar skeletal structure in their limbs as humans do. In a pig's forelimb, corresponding to a human's arm and hand, the metacarpal bones are present. However, unlike humans who have five metacarpal bones in one hand, pigs have a different number as part of their anatomy. Since the question pertains specifically to pigs and not humans, the human anatomy information related to metacarpal bones is not pertinent in providing the correct answer. Pigs have four metacarpal bones in each forelimb, which translates to option D) 4, being the correct answer to the student's question.