Given below are two statements: Statement I: In the human body, wrist bones are known as carpals and are 8 in number in each forelimb. Statement II: Ankle bones are known as tarsals and are 8 in number in each hindlimb. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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According to NCERT, in each forelimb, wrist bones are called carpals and they are 8 in number. Therefore, Statement I is correct. In each hindlimb, ankle bones are called tarsals but they are 7 in number, not 8. Therefore, Statement II is incorrect. Answer: Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect