Textbook Question
A bone with approximately the same width, length, and height is most likely:
a. A long bone
b. A short bone
c. A flat bone
d. An irregular bone
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bones - Structure of a Long Bone
Multiple Choice
What is the longest bone in the human body?
A
Fibula
B
Femur
C
Tibia
D
Humerus
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the bones listed in the problem: Fibula, Femur, Tibia, and Humerus.
Understand the location and function of each bone: The Fibula is located in the lower leg, the Femur is in the thigh, the Tibia is also in the lower leg, and the Humerus is in the upper arm.
Recall that the Femur is known as the thigh bone and is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
Compare the lengths of the bones: The Femur is longer than the Fibula, Tibia, and Humerus.
Conclude that the Femur is the longest bone in the human body based on anatomical knowledge.
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