EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

SKELETAL SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the strongest, heaviest, and longest bone in your body?
A
clavicle
B
femur
C
metatarsals
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The femur is one of the most well-described bones of the human skeleton in fields ranging from clinical anatomy to forensic medicine. Because it is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, and thus, one of the most well-preserved in skeletal remains, it makes the greatest contribution to archaeology.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your femur is the largest bone in your body. Most adult femurs are around 18 inches long. The femur is also the strongest bone in your body. It can support as much as 30 times the weight of your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The femur is the strongest bone in the body because of its shape and size. Along its shaft, the average diameter of the femur is one inch thick. This thickness is vital to withstand the pressure from the upper body as well as the pull from the muscles attached to it.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thigh bone is called a femur and not only is it the strongest bone in the body, it is also the longest. Because the femur is so strong, it takes a large force to break or fracture it – usually a car accident or a fall from high up.

Detailed explanation-5: -The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the body. It is located in your thigh.

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