HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

THE HUMAN BODY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the longest bone in your body?
A
breastbone
B
spine
C
humerus
D
femur
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: -Out of the whole skeleton, a bone from the foot, one of the tarsals, wedge shaped Intermediate cuneiform has the longest name with 21 letters. Word cuneiform refers to an ancient writing system used about 3400 BC because of its wedge shaped marks on clay pots and tablets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Long bones are hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility. The thigh bone (femur) is a long bone. A long bone has a shaft and two ends. Some bones in the fingers are classified as long bones, even though they are short in length.

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