ANATOMY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these bones is not found in the arm?
A
Ulna
B
Femur
C
Humerus
D
Radius
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Humerus’.

Detailed explanation-2: -The humerus and the femur are corresponding bones of the arms and legs, respectively. While their parts are similar in general, their structure has been adapted to differing functions. The head of the humerus is almost hemispherical, while that of the femur forms about two-thirds of a sphere.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thigh bone, or femur, is the large upper leg bone that connects the lower leg bones (knee joint) to the pelvic bone (hip joint).

Detailed explanation-4: -Your arm is made up of three bones: the upper arm bone (humerus) and two forearm bones (the ulna and the radius). The term “broken arm” may refer to a fracture in any of these bones.

Detailed explanation-5: -humerus of arm corresponds to femur of leg.

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