JAMB Biology 1989 Question 26

Question 26

Support and Movement

Use the figure (bones of the forelimb) to answer: What is the name of the structure labelled 2?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Odontoid process
  2. B.Olecranon process
  3. C.Patella
  4. D.Condyle
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Answer: B (Olecranon process)

Explanation

Structure 2 is the projection of the ulna behind the elbow, the olecranon process, which stops the arm over-straightening.