GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

DEVELOPING BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the largest bone in your body?
A
Fibula
B
Humerus
C
Femur
D
Neck
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: -The neck of the femur extends laterally and distally from the head to provide extra room for the leg to move at the hip joint, but the thinness of the neck provides a region that is susceptible to fractures.

Detailed explanation-3: -2) Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete. The thigh bone is called a femur and not only is it the strongest bone in the body, it is also the longest.

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